METHYL CAPRYLATE

Independent reference data for METHYL CAPRYLATE (CAS 111-11-5), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring ingredient and as an intermediate for caprylic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, plasticizers, resins, lubricants, alkanolamides, fatty alcohols, and acids; [HSDB]Intermediate for caprylic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, plasticizers, resins, lubricants; flavoring

Synonyms and trade names

Methyl octanoate; 111-11-5; Methyl caprylate; Caprylic acid methyl ester; Methyl n-octanoate; Octanoic acid methyl ester; OCTANOIC ACID, METHYL ESTER; Uniphat A20; Methyl octylate; FEMA No. 2728; DTXSID2026864; formyl octanoate; 7MO740X6QL; DTXCID606864; CHEBI:87432; NSC-3710

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit, Orange, Wax, Wine No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	11.3% (206 / 1827)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	11.3% (206 / 1827)
Reported hazard statements	H317 (88%), H227

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 11.3% (206 of 1827) of reports.

H317 (88%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

What the public record says

METHYL CAPRYLATE is identified by CAS 111-11-5, molecular formula C9H18O2 and molecular weight 158.13 g/mol. UNII 7MO740X6QL; ChEBI 87432; InChIKey JGHZJRVDZXSNKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 192.9 °C @ 760 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 194.00 to 195.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 194-195 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.