Methyl Hexanoate CAS 106-70-7

Product name:Methyl hexanoate
CAS:106-70-7
MF:C7H14O2
MW:130.18
Density:0.885 g/ml
Melting point:-71°C

1. Acts Methyl hexanoate CAS 106-70-7 as a signature fruity flavor additive in food and beverages, providing a rich pineapple and coconut-like taste to candies, desserts and tropical drinks.

2. Serves Methyl hexanoate as a key fragrance component in perfumes, body lotions and air fresheners, delivering a sweet, fresh and summery fruity aroma.

3. Functions as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for manufacturing specialty esters, plasticizers and agrochemicals with specific functional properties.

Store methyl hexanoate in sealed amber glass containers at 10–25°C, placing them in a cool, dry and well-ventilated warehouse away from direct sunlight, heat sources and open flames. Isolate Methyl hexanoate CAS 106-70-7 from strong oxidants, acids and alkalis to prevent chemical reactions and quality deterioration.

Wear nitrile gloves and safety goggles during handling; avoid vapor inhalation and skin contact. Reseal the container tightly after use and dispose of waste in compliance with local hazardous chemical regulations.

Methyl hexanoate is an industrial flavor, fragrance ingredient and organic synthesis intermediate, not for direct human or animal ingestion; pure intake can irritate the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, resulting in coughing, nausea and abdominal discomfort.

In regulated applications, Methyl hexanoate CAS 106-70-7 imparts a rich pineapple and coconut-like fruity note to food and beverage products, enhancing their sensory appeal. It also delivers a sweet, summery aroma to perfumes and household products, and acts as a key raw material for synthesizing specialty esters and agrochemicals.