2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER (CAS 87241-91-6) sourcing notes
A lot of buyers assume 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER (CAS 87241-91-6) is a buy-and-it-works item. In Water Treatment Chemicals it almost never is. The compatibility rhythm and dosing usually decide the final result, so this page unpacks exactly those pieces.
Basic specifications
| Name | 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER |
|---|---|
| English name | 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER |
| CAS No. | 87241-91-6 |
| Formula | C7H14O3 |
| Molecular weight | 146.18 g/mol |
| Applications | Water Treatment Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula C7H14O3, molecular weight 146.18 g/mol, CAS 87241-91-6. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Let's get the mechanism first
Only in real use does it click; the crux is:In a Water Treatment Chemicals system, 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER (CAS 87241-91-6) rarely works alone; it sits somewhere on the chain of scale inhibition / corrosion control / coagulation / adsorption. Scale inhibitors chelate calcium and magnesium and distort the crystal lattice to stop scale; coagulants make suspended solids flocculate and settle; activated carbon mops up colour and odour. Which one and how much depend on the raw water (hardness, turbidity, COD, pH), not a fixed recipe. Comparable grades often evaluated alongside it:
- 2,6-Dimethoxyphenol (CAS 91-10-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
What actually matters when selecting
- If I had to pick one, it'd be: Define the target water quality first (effluent standard / reuse goal), then work back to the required purity and impurity limits.
- Check compatibility with system materials (carbon steel, stainless, aluminium) and run a static corrosion test if unsure.
- Match dosing mode (continuous vs shock) and pack size to the on-site dosing equipment so the material is actually usable.
- Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
Where most cases go wrong
Comparing assay only, not the impurity profile: same nominal assay with different colour, residual solvent or heavy metals can ruin the effluent.
Skipping jar tests and scaling up directly: dosage is highly water-specific, so a bench test first is far safer.
Ignoring the pH window: many treatment chemicals only work efficiently in a certain pH range.
Questions we often get
Where is 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER mainly used in water treatment?
Typically in industrial circulating cooling water, boiler water, RO pre-treatment and reuse, to suppress calcium carbonate / sulfate scaling or together with coagulation and adsorption steps.
How do I judge whether the specification fits my system?
Share raw-water hardness, turbidity, pH and the target effluent with the supplier so they can recommend purity and dosage; when unsure, a jar test is the safer route.
Can these chemicals be used directly in drinking-water treatment?
The products listed here are primarily for industrial water treatment and research use. Any drinking-water or regulated application must meet the relevant permits and customer standards; confirm regulatory suitability before purchase.
Close cousins in the range
- Methyl phenethyl ether (CAS 3558-60-9)
- Rotundone (CAS 14765-30-1)
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)
- Acetylsalicylic acid (CAS 50-78-2)
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)
See site search for 2-HYDROXYHEXANOIC ACID METHYL ESTER or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
On supply and paperwork
Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd. supplies chemical raw materials and fine chemicals; a COA ships with every batch, with MSDS and technical data sheets available on request. In your enquiry include product name, CAS, target purity and packaging, and we will provide documents and a quote to the relevant standard.
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Note: This page is for industrial raw-material technical discussion only. Products are supplied for industrial and research use, not for consumer or medical use. Drinking-water, food, cosmetic or pharmaceutical applications must meet applicable regulations and customer standards; specifications, compliance documents and transport requirements follow the batch COA and order confirmation.