Methyl 3-Hydroxyhexanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 21188-58-9
A sweet fruity note with a ripe pineapple character and a soft woody facet. Juicy and natural, it adds a fruity lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 21188-58-9 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 146.18 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
| InChIKey | ACCRBMDJCPPJDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, methyl ester, 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid methyl ester, methyl 3 hydroxy hexanoate, methyl 3-hydroxy hexanoate, methyl 3-hydroxycaproate, methyl b-hydroxycaproate, methyl b-hydroxyhexanoate, methyl beta-hydroxycaproate, methyl beta-hydroxyhexanoate, methyl-3-hydroxyhexanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 220.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 85.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.020000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 0.607 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 5.298e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); fat |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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