3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
- CAS No.
- 21188-58-9
- Chemical Name:
- 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
- Synonyms
- HEXANOIC ACID, 3-HYDROXY-, METHYL ESTER;METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE;FEMA 3508;METHYL-3-HYDROXYCAPROATE;pineapple hydroxyhexanoate;3-HYDROXY C6:0 METHYL ESTER;METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE 97+%;3-hydroxy-hexanoicacimethylester;3-Hydroxycaproic acid methyl ester;3-Hydroxyhexanoic acid methyl ester
- CBNumber:
- CB6243245
- Molecular Formula:
- C7H14O3
- Molecular Weight:
- 146.18
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00083583
- MOL File:
- 21188-58-9.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Boiling point | 98 °C(Press: 15 Torr) |
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| Density | 1 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index |
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| FEMA | 3508 | METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE |
| FLAVIS Number | 09.532 | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
| Flash point | 185 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| pka | 13.95±0.20(Predicted) |
| form | liquid |
| color | Colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet woody ripe fruity pineapple juicy oily |
| Odor Type | fruity |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 600 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-3-4-6(8)5-7(9)10-2/h6,8H,3-5H2,1-2H3 |
| InChIKey | ACCRBMDJCPPJDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | C(OC)(=O)CC(O)CCC |
| LogP | 0.51 |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | METHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE |
| FDA UNII | 8H646ZUC4E |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate (21188-58-9) |
| UNSPSC Code | 85151701 |
| NACRES | NA.24 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS05 |
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| Signal word | Danger | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H318 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P280-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 41 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-39 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | NA 1993 / PGIII | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 3 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 3 | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29181990 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Dam. 1 | |||||||||
| Limited Quantities | 5.0 L (1.3 gallons) (liquid) | |||||||||
| Excepted Quantities | Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L) | |||||||||
| NFPA 704 |
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3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester price More Price(24)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W350818 | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ≥97%, FG | 21188-58-9 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W350818 | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ≥97%, FG | 21188-58-9 | 1kg | $1140 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W350818 | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ≥97%, FG | 21188-58-9 | 1 unit | $56.3 | 2025-07-31 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W350818 | Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ≥97%, FG | 21188-58-9 | sample-k | $54.6 | 2024-03-01 | Buy |
| Cayman Chemical | 24608 | 3-hydroxy Hexanoic Acid methyl ester ≥98% | 21188-58-9 | 1mg | $36 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is ethereal, wine-like, fruity, and oily.
Description
3-hydroxy Hexanoic acid methyl ester is a hydroxylated fatty acid that is a volatile component and aromatic agent that has been found in Moro and Sanguinello blood orange juices, cape gooseberry flesh, papaya fruit, and pineapple. It is used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. [Matreya, LLC. Catalog No. 1748]
Chemical Properties
Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate has an ethereal, wine-like, fruity, oily, aroma.
Occurrence
Reported found in Valencia orange juice, passion fruit juice, pineapple, strawberry fruit and jam, wood apple, soursop, mountain papaya and naranjilla fruit.
Uses
3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester is an ester found in pineapple juice and is used as a flavoring compound in food.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is a 3-hydroxy carboxylic acid.
Preparation
3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester is prepared from Methyl-n-propylketone plus afpha-Bromoacetic ester (or alp/za-Chloroacetic ester) in presenrx of Zinc (or Magnesium).
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, fruity, overripe, pineapple and tropical with woody nuances
3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester Preparation Products And Raw materials
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| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
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| Shanghai Hanhong Scientific Co.,Ltd. | 021-54306202 13764082696 | info@hanhongsci.com | China | 42917 | 64 |
| jiliang chemicals | 21-62165282 | bidingchem@163.com | China | 1395 | 60 |
| Beijing Isomersyn Technology CO;LTD | 010-82954736 13391601435 | sales@isomersyn.com | China | 3294 | 57 |
| Quzhou Juhua Friendship Co., Ltd | 0570-3066667 | China | 3922 | 58 | |
| Bide Pharmatech Ltd. | 400-164-7117 18317119277 | product02@bidepharm.com | China | 40000 | 60 |
| Yichang Zhongyitai Trading Co., Ltd. | 0717-6449896 13886658719 | root@zhongyitai.com | China | 1978 | 58 |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 021-61415566 800-8193336 | orderCN@merckgroup.com | China | 51389 | 80 |
View Lastest Price from 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester manufacturers
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2025-05-23 | 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
21188-58-9
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$38.00-79.00 | 1kg | 99% | 20ton | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd | |
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2020-01-09 | 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
21188-58-9
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$1.00 | 1KG | 99% | 100KG | Career Henan Chemical Co |
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- 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
21188-58-9
- $38.00-79.00
- 99%
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
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- 3-Hydroxyhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester
21188-58-9
- $1.00
- 99%
- Career Henan Chemical Co
