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Methyl caproate

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

Methyl hexanoate, Caproic acid methyl ester, Hexanoic acid methyl ester, Methyl caproate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOCH3
CAS Number:
106-70-7
Molecular Weight:
130.18
Beilstein:
1744683
MDL number:
MFCD00009510
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329750428
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

API family

methyl caproate

manufacturer/tradename

USP

density

0.884 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CCCCCC(=O)OC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.
For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Methyl caproate USP reference standard, intended for use in specified quality tests and assays as specified in the USP compendia.
Also, for use with USP monographs such as:
  • Glyceryl Tricaprylate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylate
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate
  • Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate
  • Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate
  • Saw Palmetto Capsules
  • Powdered Saw Palmetto
  • Saw Palmetto

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Precautionary Statements

P210

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

99.5 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

37.5 °C - closed cup

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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