3-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID Property

Melting point:

-55.77°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

210.1°C (estimate)

Density 

0.9187

refractive index 

1.4222

pka

4.80±0.10(Predicted)

LogP

2.070 (est)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

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

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

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

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.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

3-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

3-Methylhexylic Acid, is a building block used in various chemical synthesis.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-Methyl-hexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 65, p. 397, 2000 DOI: 10.1021/jo991218a