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methyl hexanoate; methyl caproate


Name(s) methyl hexanoate; methyl caproate
Scientific name(s)
Formula C7H14O2
Molecular mass 130.187
IUPAC name methyl hexanoate
INCHI InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
SMILE CCCCCC(=O)OC
CAS ID 106-70-7
PubChem ID 7824
DrugBank ID Not available
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Present in wine grapes, melon, raspberry, blackberry, plum, quince, apple brandy, wines, Bourbon vanilla, coffee, black tea, potato, tomato, cheeses, rye bread, meats and other foodstuffs. Flavouring agent. Methyl hexanoate is found in many foods, some of which are milk and milk products, fruits, pineapple, and apple.