Methyl cyclohexanecarboxylate
Agent Name
Methyl cyclohexanecarboxylate
CAS Number
4630-82-4
Formula
C8-H14-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid, methyl ester; Hexahydrobenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl cyclohexanoate; Methyl cyclohexylcarboxylate; Methyl cyclohexylformate; Methyl hexahydrobenzoate; [ChemIDplus] UN3272
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Clear colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "Cyclohexanecarboxylic acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.