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W510408

Ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate

≥97%

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)3CH(OH)CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
160.21
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
257-655-2
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
green; fruity
Biological source:
synthetic
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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InChI key

MRYSSTRVUMCKKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

InChI

1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-6-7(9)8(10)11-4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3

SMILES string

CCCCC(O)C(=O)OCC

biological source

synthetic

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

bp

80-83 °C/11 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

green; fruity

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

208.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

98 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)


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