Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
ALDRICH/W350818 - ≥97%, FG
Synonym: Methyl 3-hydroxycaproate; Pineapple hydroxyhexanoate
CAS Number: 21188-58-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C7H14O3
Molecular Weight: 146.18
EC Number: 244-261-0
MDL Number: MFCD00083583
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2CO2CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-6(8)5-7 |
| InChI key | ACCRBMDJCPPJDX-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | oily; woody; ethereal; fruity; pineapple; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
| SMILES string | CCCC(O)CC(=O)OC |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Symbol | GHS05 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H318 |
| Precautionary statements | P280 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 41 |
| Safety Statements | 26-39 |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 185.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 85 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3508 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


