6-METHYLOCTANOIC ACID Property

Boiling point:

246.47°C (estimate)

Density 

0.9113 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.4159 (estimate)

storage temp. 

Refrigerator

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Oil

pka

4.78±0.10(Predicted)

color 

Colourless to Pale Yellow

LogP

3.250 (est)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H318Causes serious eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P403+P233Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

6-METHYLOCTANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

6-Methyloctanoic acid is a branched fatty acid derivative found in ewe''s milk and cheese. 6-Methyloctanoic acid is converted to lactones via antimycin biosynthetic pathways.

Definition

ChEBI: 6-Methyl caprylic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.