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Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate

CAS No.
52089-55-1
Chemical Name:
Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate
Synonyms
Ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate;ETHYL DL-2-HYDROXYCAPROATE;Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate;Ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate;Ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate 98%;ETHYL (+/-)-2-HYDROXYCAPROATE;Ethyl DL-2-hydroxycaproate,97%;2-Hydroxycaproic acid ethyl ester;ETHYL 2-HYDROXYCAPROATE USP/EP/BP;2-Hydroxyhexanoic acid ethyl ester
CBNumber:
CB3214419
Molecular Formula:
C8H16O3
Molecular Weight:
160.21
MDL Number:
MFCD00004583
MOL File:
52089-55-1.mol
MSDS File:
SDS
Last updated:2026-09-12 18:51:50

Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate Properties

Boiling point 195 °C (lit.)
Density 0.967 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Flash point 210 °F
pka 13.21±0.20(Predicted)
Odor at 100.00 %. fruity green
Odor Type fruity
biological source synthetic
BRN 1704446
Major Application flavors and fragrances
InChI 1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-6-7(9)8(10)11-4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3
InChIKey MRYSSTRVUMCKKB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CCCCC(O)C(=O)OCC
LogP 1.489 (est)
UNSPSC Code 12352100
NACRES NA.22

SAFETY

Risk and Safety Statements

PPE Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Safety Statements  23-24/25
WGK Germany  3
HS Code  29181998
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids

Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate price More Price(10)

Manufacturer Product number Product description CAS number Packaging Price Updated Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W510408 Ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate ≥97% 52089-55-1 sample $59.8 2024-03-01 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich 232580 Ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate 98% 52089-55-1 10g $79.9 2022-05-15 Buy
aablocks AA000LY4 Ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate 52089-55-1 100mg $198 2026-05-25 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W510408 Ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate ≥97% 52089-55-1 25g $216 2024-03-01 Buy
Sigma-Aldrich W510408 Ethyl (±)-2-hydroxycaproate ≥97% 52089-55-1 100g $388 2024-03-01 Buy
Product number Packaging Price Buy
W510408 sample $59.8 Buy
232580 10g $79.9 Buy
AA000LY4 100mg $198 Buy
W510408 25g $216 Buy
W510408 100g $388 Buy

Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate Chemical Properties, Uses, Production

Chemical Properties

clear colorless liquid

Uses

Ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate was used as starting material during the stereospecific synthesis of 2-fluorohexanoic acid.

General Description

Enantioselective transesterification reaction of ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate catalyzed by lipase has been reported.

Ethyl 2-hydroxycaproate Preparation Products And Raw materials

Raw materials

Preparation Products

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