2-Methylhexanoic acid (CAS 4536-23-6) — formula C7H14O2, molecular weight 130.10 g/mol; category organic chemicals.
2-Methylhexanoic acid (CAS 4536-23-6) is a chemical raw material in the organic chemicals category. Its molecular formula C7H14O2 comprises 7 C, 14 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 130.10 g/mol. Reported physicochemical data: boiling point around 105 °C (5 mm Hg), LogP about 2.3. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.
| CAS Number | 4536-23-6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.10 g/mol |
| Boiling Point | 105 °C (5 mm Hg) |
| LogP | 2.3 |
| Packaging | 25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation) |
| Applications | 典型应用领域：食品增香, 日化。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥, 密封保存 |
| Category | Organic Chemicals|Flavors |
Documented applications: 典型应用领域：食品增香, 日化。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥, 密封保存.
2-Methylhexanoic acid is a carbon-based organic compound with CAS registry number 4536-23-6 and molecular formula C7H14O2 (molecular weight 130.10 g/mol), belonging to the organic chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.
CAS number: 4536-23-6
Its molecular formula C7H14O2 comprises 7 C, 14 H, 2 O atoms.
Also known as: 2-Methylhexanoic acid · 2-甲基己酸
Category: organic chemicals / food flavors
The CAS registry number of 2-Methylhexanoic acid is 4536-23-6.
Molecular formula C7H14O2, molecular weight 130.10 g/mol.
It is also registered under: 2-Methylhexanoic acid, 2-甲基己酸.
Recorded applications: 典型应用领域：食品增香, 日化。规格/纯度：以批次 COA 为准。包装：25/50kg 编织袋, 20/25/50kg 纸板桶, 200kg 塑料桶, 1000kg IBC（以订单确认为准）。储存：阴凉干燥, 密封保存.
Category: Organic Chemicals / Flavors.
Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.
Independent reference data for 2-Methylhexanoic acid (CAS 4536-23-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.
| CAS Registry Number | 4536-23-6 |
|---|---|
| PubChem CID | 20653 |
| Molecular formula | C7H14O2 |
| Molecular weight | 130.10 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | 2-methylhexanoic acid |
| InChIKey | CVKMFSAVYPAZTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| UNII (FDA) | LUK37N0QM8 |
| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:138489 |
| FEMA number | 3191 |
| JECFA number | 265 |
| Molecular Weight | 130.18 |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 130.099379685 |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 130.099379685 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Boiling Point | 105 °C (5 mm Hg) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.914-0.918 (20 °C/20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | 1.419-1.422 (20 °C) |
2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID; 4536-23-6; 2-Methylcaproic acid; Hexanoic acid, 2-methyl-; 2-Hexanecarboxylic acid; alpha-Methylcaproic acid; 2-methyl-hexanoic acid; FEMA No. 3191; .alpha.-Methylcaproic acid; DTXSID9044241; EINECS 224-883-9; LUK37N0QM8; BRN 1721227; DTXCID7024241; CVKMFSAVYPAZTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-; 2-METHYLHEXANOIC ACID [FHFI]
| Regulatory & Food Contact | EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Dairy No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent |
|---|---|
| GHS notification summary | 0.3% (5 / 1924) |
| GHS notification summary | 0.3% (5 / 1924) |
|---|---|
| Reported hazard statements | H315 (91%), H318 (25.6%), H319 (68%) |
This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.3% (5 of 1924) of reports.
H315 (91%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
2-Methylhexanoic acid is identified by CAS 4536-23-6, molecular formula C7H14O2 and molecular weight 130.10 g/mol. UNII LUK37N0QM8; ChEBI 138489; InChIKey CVKMFSAVYPAZTQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 105 °C (5 mm Hg); Density: 0.914-0.918 (20 °C/20 °C); Refractive Index: 1.419-1.422 (20 °C).
Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.
Supplier: Jinan Shenghe Chemical Co., Ltd.
中文页面: 2-甲基己酸