Methyl hexanoate
Oleo chemicals
Methyl hexanoate is the fatty acid methyl ester of hexanoic acid (caproic acid), a colorless liquid organic compound.
Methyl hexanoate is produced industrially for use as a flavoring agent. It can also be used as perfume for a pineapple smell
Methyl hexanoate is produced industrially for use as a flavoring agent. It can also be used as perfume for a pineapple smell
Product name
- Methyl hexanoate
Physical form
- Liquid
CAS number
- 106-70-7
Chemical name
- Methyl hexanoate
Chemical Formula
- C7H14O2
Applications
- Soapmaking, amides, chlorinated lubricants, cutting oils, defoamers, gear oils, ink solvents, isopropyl esters, jet lubricants, methyl ester sulpho-nates, plasticizers.