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2-methylhexanoic acid

Product Name
2-methylhexanoic acid
CAS No.
4536-23-6
Chemical Name
2-methylhexanoic acid
Synonyms
FEMA 3191;FEMA NUMBER 3191;CARBOXYLIC ACID C7;2-Methylhexansαure;α-Methylcaproicacid;2-methyl-hexanoicaci;a-Methylcaproic acid;2-METHYLCAPROIC ACID;2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID;Hexanoicacid,2-methyl-
CBNumber
CB1421374
Molecular Formula
C7H14O2
Formula Weight
130.18
MOL File
4536-23-6.mol
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2-methylhexanoic acid Property

Melting point:
-55.77°C (estimate)
Boiling point:
209-210 °C (lit.)
Density 
0.918 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure 
0.0576 mmHg ( 25 °C)(lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.422(lit.)
FEMA 
3191 | 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID
Flash point:
222 °F
storage temp. 
Store at 2-8°C
Water Solubility 
Soluble in water
solubility 
Aqueous Base (Slightly), Chloroform (Soluble), Methanol (Slightly)
form 
clear liquid
pka
4.82±0.21(Predicted)
Specific Gravity
0.916
color 
Colorless to Light yellow
Odor
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity cheese oily fatty lard
Odor Type
cheesy
JECFA Number
265
BRN 
1721227
LogP
2.19
CAS DataBase Reference
4536-23-6(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl-(4536-23-6)
EPA Substance Registry System
Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl- (4536-23-6)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
C
Risk Statements 
34
Safety Statements 
26-36/37/39-45
RIDADR 
UN 3265 8/PG 2
WGK Germany 
2
RTECS 
MO8400600
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
8
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29159080
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

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

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

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

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W319104
Product name
2-Methylhexanoic acid
Purity
≥99%, FG
Packaging
sample-k
Price
$54.6
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W319104
Product name
2-Methylhexanoic acid
Purity
≥99%, FG
Packaging
100g
Price
$186
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W319104
Product name
2-Methylhexanoic acid
Purity
≥99%, FG
Packaging
1kg
Price
$881
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
338273
Product name
2-Methylhexanoic acid
Purity
99%
Packaging
5g
Price
$14.56
Updated
2024/03/01
TCI Chemical
Product number
M0947
Product name
2-Methylhexanoic Acid
Purity
>98.0%(GC)(T)
Packaging
5mL
Price
$42
Updated
2024/03/01
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2-methylhexanoic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid with an aliphatic tail that contains between 4 and 12 carbon atoms. It naturally occurs in Bothriochloa bladhii. 2-methylhexanoic acid has a unique profile with a great combination of cheese and fruit characteristics which work perfectly in either savory or sweet applications.

Chemical Properties

2-Methylhexanoic acid is a clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid with has a fruity odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in baked potato, grape brandy and Virginia tobacco, parmesan cheese, raw and cooked mutton, roasted lamb, cognac and black tea.

Preparation

By catalytic hydrogenation of hexadien-2-carboxylic acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 920 ppb to 2.7 ppm. Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: acidic sour, dairy fatty with cooked lardlike nuances

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 40 ppm: dairy, creamy fatty with an oily mouthfeel and waxy nuance.

General Description

2-methylhexanoic acid has been identified as one of the volatile flavor compounds in the peel and pulp of doum fruit.

Hazard

A reproductive hazard.

2-methylhexanoic acid Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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View Lastest Price from 2-methylhexanoic acid manufacturers

Career Henan Chemical Co
Product
2-Methylhexanoic acid 4536-23-6
Price
US $1.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
95%-99%
Supply Ability
as request
Release date
2018-12-24

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