Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate

Independent reference data for Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate (CAS 4630-82-4), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

Methyl cyclohexanecarboxylate; 4630-82-4; Methyl cyclohexanoate; Hexahydrobenzoic acid methyl ester; CYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLIC ACID, METHYL ESTER; Methyl cyclohexylcarboxylate; Methyl cyclohexylformate; Methyl hexahydrobenzoate; vanilla carboxylate; FEMA No. 3568; BRN 1306359; 96144H696Q; Methyl ester of cyclohexanecarboxylic acid; DTXSID9074303; CHEBI:88845; FEMA 3568

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Ester, Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	8.3% (11 / 133)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	8.3% (11 / 133)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (91.7%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 8.3% (11 of 133) of reports.

H226 (91.7%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

Methyl Cyclohexanecarboxylate is identified by CAS 4630-82-4, molecular formula C8H14O2 and molecular weight 142.10 g/mol. UNII 96144H696Q; ChEBI 88845; InChIKey ZQWPRMPSCMSAJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Boiling Point: 183.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 183 °C; Density: 0.990-0.999.

Physical description and handling notes

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