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Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate

Also known as Hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester, methyl-5-hydroxyhexanoate

CAS 62593-13-9Formula C7H14O3Molar mass 146.19 g/mol
Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate chemical structure, C7H14O3, CAS 62593-13-9
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
62593-13-9
Formula
C7H14O3
Molar mass
146.19 g/mol
HS code
291819
Category
Esters and lactones

What is Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C7H14O3 and a molar mass of 146.19 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 62593-13-9.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate
CAS number
62593-13-9 CAS number cross-checked
Molecular formula
C7H14O3
InChIKey
KBKUVMOUCKJDBE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H14O3/c1-6(8)4-3-5-7(9)10-2/h6,8H,3-5H2,1-2H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(CCCC(=O)OC)O

Synonyms

  • Hexanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, methyl ester
  • methyl-5-hydroxyhexanoate

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
146.19 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
146.0943 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
0.71calc.
Topological polar surface area
46.53 ร…ยฒcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
3calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.86calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate is traded under.

HS 2918.19Indicative HS code

Carboxylic acids with alcohol function but without other oxygen function, theirโ€ฆ

World exports in 2024
$1.37B
+0.5% vs 2023, imports $1.18B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China23.7%
  2. Italy14.7%
  3. India * partner reported12.0%
Top importers
  1. Germany11.7%
  2. South Korea9.8%
  3. Italy9.6%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

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