Methyl caprate

Description

Methyl caprate · CAS 110-42-9 · C11H22O2. UNII U9L2W51J0B. Boiling Point: 224 °C @ 760 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 108.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -18 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	110-42-9
PubChem CID	8050
Molecular formula	C11H22O2
IUPAC name	methyl decanoate
UNII (FDA)	U9L2W51J0B

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	186.29
XLogP3	4.7
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	9
Exact Mass	186.161979940
Monoisotopic Mass	186.161979940
Topological Polar Surface Area	26.3
Heavy Atom Count	13
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	224 °C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point	108.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg
Melting Point	-18 °C
Solubility	0.0044 mg/mL at 20 °C
Density	0.8730 @ 20 °C/4 °C
Vapor Pressure	0.03 [mmHg]
Vapor Pressure	0.037 mm Hg @ 25 °C
LogP	log Kow= 4.41
LogP	4.41
LogP	4.42

Physical description & handling notes

• Liquid
• Liquid; [IUCLID] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
• Insol in water; very sol in ethyl alc, ether; slightly sol in chloroform, carbon tetrachloride
• When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating vapors.
• Index of refraction: 1.4259 @ 20 °C/D
• WT/VOL CONVERSION: 12.18 MG/CU M= 1 PPM

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents
GHS notification summary	44.7% (118 / 264)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	44.7% (118 / 264)
Reported hazard statements	H411 (53%), H227

Documented Uses

• Int for caproic acid, detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, flavoring
• CHEM INT-EG, FOR ALKANOLAMIDES, FATTY ALCOHOLS & ACIDS
• Esterification of capric acid with methanol or alcoholysis of coconut oil, purified by fractional vacuum distillation.
• REACTION OF TRIGLYCERIDES, EG, COCONUT OR PALM KERNEL OIL, WITH METHANOL FOLLOWED BY FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION; REACTION OF CAPRIC ACID WITH METHANOL
• 2023: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb
• 2022: 1,000,000 - <5,000,000 lb

Synonyms

METHYL DECANOATE; 110-42-9; Methyl caprate; Decanoic acid, methyl ester; Capric acid methyl ester; Methyl caprinate; Methyl-n-caprate; Uniphat A30; Metholene 2095; Methyl decanoate (natural); CCRIS 673; DTXSID4026842; formyl decanoate; HSDB 5399; n-Capric acid methyl ester; NSC 3713

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Methyl caprate?

CAS 110-42-9; molecular formula C11H22O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Methyl caprate known by?

METHYL DECANOATE, 110-42-9, Methyl caprate, Decanoic acid, methyl ester, Capric acid methyl ester, Methyl caprinate.

What is the regulatory status of Methyl caprate?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; Flavoring Agents.

Is Methyl caprate classified as hazardous?

44.7% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (118 of 264).

What are the key physical properties of Methyl caprate?

Boiling Point: 224 °C @ 760 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 108.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: -18 °C; Solubility: 0.0044 mg/mL at 20 °C.

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