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Chemical Name: Methyl hexanoate
IUPAC NAME: Methyl hexanoate
CAS No.: 106-70-7
EINECS: 203-425-1
RTECS: MO8401400
RTECS Class: Natural Product
Molecular Formula: C7H14O2
Molecular Weight: 130.18 g/mol
Melting Point: −71 °C(lit.)
Density: 0.882 g/cm3
Flash Point: 45 °C
Boiling Point: 149.8 °C at 760 mmHg
Following is the structure of Methyl caproate (106-70-7):
Product Categories about Methyl caproate (106-70-7) are Organics ; Analytical Chemistry ; Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (GC Standard) ; Standard Materials for GC
The chemical synonymous of Methyl caproate (106-70-7) are Methyl ester of hexanoic acid ; Methyl hexylate ; Methyl N-hexoate ; Methylhexylate ; Rarechem Al Bf 0164 ; N-Caproic acid methyl ester ; Caproic acid methyl ester ; C6:0 Methyl ester
Methyl caproate (106-70-7) is mainly used in organic synthesis, the food industry, also used as reference materials by gas chromatography and solvent.
1. | orl-rat LD50:>5 g/kg | FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. 20 (1982),745. | ||
2. | ihl-mus LC50:14 g/m3/2H | 85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,82. | ||
3. | ivn-mus LDLo:48 mg/kg | RESJAS Journal of the Reticuloendothelial Society. (1964) 3 (1966),250. | ||
4. | skn-gpg LD50:>5 g/kg | FCTOD7 Food and Chemical Toxicology. 20 (1982),745. | ||
5. | ihl-uns LC50:11,500 mg/m3 | GISAAA Gigiena i Sanitariya. 51 (5)(1986),61. |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Poison by intravenous route. Slightly toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin contact routes. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
Risk Statements about Methyl caproate (106-70-7):
R 10 Flammable.
Safety Statements about Methyl caproate (106-70-7):
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
Attention:
1. Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
2. Handling: Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use only in a well ventilated area. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.