Methyl hexanoate
Agent Name
Methyl hexanoate
Alternative Name
Methyl caproate
CAS Number
106-70-7
Formula
C7-H14-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Hexanoic acid, methyl ester; Methyl caproate; Methyl caproate (natural); Methyl capronate; Methyl hexoate; Methyl hexylate; Methyl n-hexanoate; [ChemIDplus] Caproic acid methyl ester; Hexanoic acid methyl ester; [CAMEO] UN3272
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Used as an intermediate for caproic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, and flavorings; [NTP]
Comments
May cause irritation and burns; [NTP] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.72 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mouse) = 14,000 mg/m3/2hr
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: