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2-Methylhexanoic acid

Catalog No.: GC62762Purity:>99.50%
2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and is used as flavouring.

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2-Methylhexanoic acid
Cas No.: 4536-23-6
5 gIn Stock
$45.00
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Description

2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid and is used as flavouring[1].

[1]. Api AM, et al. RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, 2-methylhexanoic acid, CAS Registry Number 4536-23-6. Food Chem Toxicol. 2018 Sep;118 Suppl 1:S201-S209.

Product Documents

Purity:>99.50%Appearance:A liquid

Chemical Properties

CAS No.
4536-23-6
Molecular Formula
C7H14O2
Molecular Weight
130.18
Solubility
DMSO : 100mg/mL
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
General tips
Select a suitable solvent according to the product solubility data. Once prepared, aliquot the stock solution to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Use stock solutions within 6 months when stored at -80°C or within 1 month when stored at -20°C.
To improve solubility, warm the tube to 37°C and sonicate it for an appropriate period.
Shipping Condition
Evaluation samples are shipped with blue ice. Other available sizes are shipped at room temperature or with blue ice upon request.

CalculatorsMolarity / Dilution / Molecular Weight / Unit Conversion / In Vivo Formulation / Solubility

g/mol

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