Introduction:Basic information about CAS 4536-23-6|2-Methylhexanoic acid, including its chemical name, molecular formula, synonyms, physicochemical properties, and safety information, etc.
2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and is used as flavouring[1].
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References
[1]. Api AM, et al. RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-methylhexanoic acid, CAS Registry Number 4536-23-6. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Sep;118 Suppl 1:S201-S209.
Chemical & Physical Properties
Density
0.918 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point
209-210 °C(lit.)
Melting Point
209-210 °C
Molecular Formula
C7H14O2
Molecular Weight
130.18500
Flash Point
222 °F
Exact Mass
130.09900
PSA
37.30000
LogP
1.89730
Index of Refraction
n20/D 1.422(lit.)
InChIKey
CVKMFSAVYPAZTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCC(C)C(=O)O
Toxicological Information
CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION
RTECS NUMBER :
MO8400600
CHEMICAL NAME :
Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl-
CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :
4536-23-6
BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :
1721227
LAST UPDATED :
199701
DATA ITEMS CITED :
2
MOLECULAR FORMULA :
C7-H14-O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT :
130.21
HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ACUTE TOXICITY DATA
TYPE OF TEST :
TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :
Oral
DOSE :
3 gm/kg
SEX/DURATION :
female 6-15 day(s) after conception
TOXIC EFFECTS :
Reproductive - Maternal Effects - other effects
REFERENCE :
NTIS** National Technical Information Service. (Springfield, VA 22161) Formerly U.S. Clearinghouse for Scientific & Technical Information. Volume(issue)/page/year: PB91-197418
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