Hexanoic Acid, Methyl Ester

CAS: 106-70-7

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Solubility Theory

Hansen Solubility Parameters ?
D: 15.98   P: 4.33   H: 5.84  
SMILES ? : CCCCCC(OC)=O

EHS Information

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Hazard Overview: Flammable liquids (Category 3), Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3)
NFPA Health Rating: 0
NFPA Flame Rating: 2
Compatible Glove Type: Nitrile/ Butyl Rubb

Physical Properties

Melting Point ? : -71 °CVapor Pressure: 5 hPa at 25 C
Boiling Point ? : 149.5 °CRefractive Index ? : 1.4221
Flash Point: 37.5 °CRelative Evaporation Rate (RER) ? : 32.7
MWt: 130.18 g/molWater Solubility: 1.33 g/L
MVol ? : 147.096Viscosity: N/A
Density: 0.885 g/LFormula: C7H14O2
Other Names: Caproic acid methyl ester; Methyl caproate; Methyl capronate; Methyl hexanoate

Cost and Manufacturers
(*prices are estimated)
Average Lab Cost: $0.17/g
Average Bulk Cost: $20.33/lb.
Lab Size
Sigma Aldrich  1000g  $88.00
Santa Cruz Biotech  1000g  $85.00
Spectrum Laborator  442.5g  $151.80
Bulk
Sigma Aldrich 20000g  $583.00
Santa Cruz Biotech 4000g  $242.00