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Methyl Caprylate
- Origin
- : Indonesia
- CAS Number
- : 0111-11-5
- HS Code
- : 2915.90.90
Basic Info
- IUPAC Name
- : methyl octanoate
- Molecular Formula
- : C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight (g/mol)
- : 158.2400
- Synonyms & Trade Names
- : Methyl octanoate; Methyl caprylate; Octanoic acid, methyl ester
- Purity / Assay (%)
- : 98% min
- Grade / Quality Level
- : Technical Grade
- Physical Form
- : Liquid
- Concentration
- : Pure substance
- Appearance / Color
- : Clear to slightly colored liquid
- Odor
- : Fruity, coconut
- Melting Point (°C)
- : -40.0000
- Boiling Point (°C)
- : 193
- Density (g/cm³)
- : 0.8780
- Solubility in Water
- : Slightly soluble
- Signal Word
- : Warning
- UN Number
- : 3295
- GHS Hazard Class
- : Flammable liquids
- H-Statements
- : H226
- P-Statements
- : P210|P264|P280
- REACH Status
- : Registered
- Drug Precursor Status
- : Non-precursor
- Storage Class (GHS)
- : 3
- Storage Conditions
- : Cool, dry place
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Brief Overview
Methyl caprylate also known as methyl octanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester that has a molecular formula of C9H18O2. Methyl caprylate has an orange-like flavor that is naturally found in citric fruits. Methyl caprylate is a colorless liquid that is insoluble in an inorganic solution.
Manufacturing Process
Methyl caprylate is fabricated by the esterification process between caprylic acid and methanol at 60°C. An additional method is possible by isolating methyl caprylate from the esterification process between triglycerides/fatty acids and methanol via vacuum distillation. The vacuum distillation allows methyl caprylate to be purified therefore increasing the concentration.