Methyl hexanoate
TL;DR: Methyl hexanoate (CAS 106-70-7) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C7H14O2 and molecular weight 130.09938 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
methyl hexanoate
Also Known As: METHYL HEXANOATE, Methyl caproate, Methyl hexoate, Methyl capronate, Methyl hexylate
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.09938 g/mol |
| XLogP | 2.5 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 26.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 5 |
| Exact Mass | 130.09938 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 9 |
| Complexity | 79.0 |
| Melting Point | -96 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 302 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 0.8846 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float |
| Flash Point | 163 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1 mmHg at 41 °F ; 5 mmHg at 86 °F; 100 mmHg at 196.5 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | 1.402-1.409 |
| Solubility | less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | CCCCCC(=O)OC |
| InChIKey | NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Methyl hexanoate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and custom-synthesis project (mg to ton scale), with full analytical documentation (COA, MSDS, HPLC, NMR, MS).
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Methyl hexanoate (CAS 106-70-7) has the molecular formula C7H14O2 and a molecular weight of 130.1 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 0.8846 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). Synonyms include METHYL HEXANOATE and Methyl caproate.
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Chemical Property Profile of Methyl hexanoate
Property Insights of Methyl hexanoate
The XLogP value of 2.5 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Methyl hexanoate. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 26.3 Ų, Methyl hexanoate exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Methyl hexanoate has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl hexanoate?
The CAS number of Methyl hexanoate is 106-70-7.
What is the molecular formula of Methyl hexanoate?
The molecular formula of Methyl hexanoate is C7H14O2.
What is the molecular weight of Methyl hexanoate?
The molecular weight of Methyl hexanoate is 130.09938 g/mol.
What are the applications of Methyl hexanoate?
Methyl hexanoate is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Available from CoreyChem as both catalog item and...
Where can I buy Methyl hexanoate?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Methyl hexanoate?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Methyl hexanoate and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.