Preferred name | methyl hexanoate |
Trivial Name | Methyl hexanoate |
Short Description | methyl caproate |
Formula | C7 H14 O2 |
CAS Number | 106-70-7 |
FEMA Number | 2708 |
Flavis Number | 9.069 |
ECHA Number | 203-425-1 |
FDA UNII | 246364VPJS |
Nikkaji Number | J43.566J |
Beilstein Number | 1744683 |
MDL | MFCD00009510 |
COE Number | 319 |
Bio Activity Summary | External link |
NMR Predictor | External link |
JECFA Food Flavoring | 1871 methyl hexanoate |
FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
FDA Mainterm | 106-70-7 ; METHYL HEXANOATE |
Synonyms |
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methyl hexanoate | |
NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 106-70-7 |
Pubchem (cid): | 7824 |
Pubchem (sid): | 134971926 |
Flavornet: | 106-70-7 |
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(IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
(IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
CHEBI: | View |
Golm Metabolome Database: | Search |
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB35238 |
FooDB: | FDB013896 |
YMDB (Yeast Metabolome Database): | YMDB01333 |
Export Tariff Code: | 2915.90.5050 |
Typical G.C. | |
VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
ChemSpider: | View |
Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
Molecular weight | 130.18698120117 |
Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
Pounds per Gallon | 7.322 to 7.397 |
Refractive Index | 1.402 to 1.411 @ 20 °C |
Boiling Point | 148 to 150°C @ 760 mm Hg |
Acid Value | 1 max KOH/g |
Vapor Pressure | 3.953 mmHg @ 25 °C |
Vapor Density | 4.4 |
Flash Point TCC Value | 45 °C TCC |
logP (o/w) | 2.314 est |
Solubility | |
alcohol | Yes |
dipropylene glycol | Yes |
water, 1330 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) | Yes |
Odor Type: Fruity | |
ethereal, fruity, pineapple, apricot, strawberry, fruit tropical fruit, banana, bacon | |
Odor strength | medium |
Substantivity | < 1 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | At 100.00 %. ethereal fruity pineapple apricot strawberry tropical fruit banana bacon |
Flavor Type: Fruity | |
fruity, fatty, banana, pineapple, apple, apricot, fruit tropical fruit, creamy | |
Luebke, William tgsc, (2021) | Fruity fatty banana pineapple apple apricot tropical fruit creamy |
General comment | Fruity, fatty |
In flavor compositions it is used for nearly all kind of fruit. | Sweet fruity, pineapple, apple and apricot |
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Applications | |
Odor purposes | Apple , Blackberry , Cranberry , Currant , Grape , Hop , Huckleberry , Melon , Papaya , Passion fruit , Pineapple , Raspberry , Strawberry |
Flavoring purposes | Brandy apple brandy , Beer , Cheese blue cheese , Cheese cheddar cheese , Cheese swiss cheese , Cloudberry bakeapple , Lamb , Lamb , Olive |
Other purposes | Emollients , Skin conditioning |
Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents , Skin conditioning , Skin conditioning - emollient |
Preferred SDS: View | |
European information : | |
Most important hazard(s): | |
Xi - Irritant | |
R 10 - Flammable. R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
Hazards identification | |
Classification of the substance or mixture | |
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
None found. | |
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
Pictogram | |
Hazard statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Precautionary statement(s) | |
None found. | |
Human Experience: | |
4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 745, 1982. | |
Dermal Toxicity: | |
skin-guinea pig LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Chemical Toxicology. Vol. 20, Pg. 745, 1982. | |
Inhalation Toxicity: | |
inhalation-mouse LC50 14000 mg/m3/2H "Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure," Izmerov, N.F., et al., Moscow, Centre of International Projects, GKNT, 1982Vol. -, Pg. 82, 1982. |
Category: | |||
cosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents | |||
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
Recommendation for methyl hexanoate usage levels up to: | |||
4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
publication number: 3 | |||
Click here to view publication 3 | |||
average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
baked goods: | - | 20.00000 | |
beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 4.10000 | |
beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
cheese: | - | - | |
chewing gum: | - | - | |
condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
egg products: | - | - | |
fats / oils: | - | - | |
fish products: | - | - | |
frozen dairy: | - | 8.50000 | |
fruit ices: | - | 8.50000 | |
gelatins / puddings: | - | - | |
granulated sugar: | - | - | |
gravies: | - | - | |
hard candy: | - | 5.30000 | |
imitation dairy: | - | - | |
instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
jams / jellies: | - | - | |
meat products: | - | - | |
milk products: | - | - | |
nut products: | - | - | |
other grains: | - | - | |
poultry: | - | - | |
processed fruits: | - | - | |
processed vegetables: | - | - | |
reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
snack foods: | - | - | |
soft candy: | - | - | |
soups: | - | - | |
sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
sweet sauces: | - | - |
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
Scientific Opinion on the safety and efficacy of straight-chain primary aliphatic alcohols/aldehydes/acids, acetals and esters with esters containing saturated alcohols and acetals containing saturated aldehydes (chemical group 1) when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):106-70-7 |
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :7824 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
WISER:UN 3272 |
WGK Germany:1 |
methyl hexanoate |
Chemidplus:0000106707 |
EPA/NOAA CAMEO:hazardous materials |
RTECS:MO8401400 for cas# 106-70-7 |