4-Methylcaprylic acid

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4-Methylcaprylic acid Structure
4-Methylcaprylic acid structure
Common Name 4-Methylcaprylic acid
CAS Number 54947-74-9 Molecular Weight 158.238
Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 253.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H18O2 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 129.7±6.9 °C
Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger

 Use of 4-Methylcaprylic acid


4-Methyloctanoic acid is a natural compound mainly responsible for the characteristic goaty sheepy flavour of sheep and goat milk[1].

 Names

Name 4-Methyloctanoic acid
Synonym More Synonyms

 4-Methylcaprylic acid Biological Activity

Description 4-Methyloctanoic acid is a natural compound mainly responsible for the characteristic goaty sheepy flavour of sheep and goat milk[1].
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References

[1]. Teng F, et al. Effects of season and industrial processes on volatile 4-alkyl-branched chain fatty acids in sheep milk. Food Chem. 2018 Sep 15;260:327-335.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Density 0.9±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 253.4±8.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Formula C9H18O2
Molecular Weight 158.238
Flash Point 129.7±6.9 °C
Exact Mass 158.130676
PSA 37.30000
LogP 3.25
Vapour Pressure 0.0±1.1 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction 1.439
Storage condition −20°C

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS05
GHS05
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H314
Precautionary Statements P280-P305 + P351 + P338-P310
Personal Protective Equipment Faceshields;full-face respirator (US);Gloves;Goggles;multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US);type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
Hazard Codes C:Corrosive;
Risk Phrases R34
Safety Phrases S26-S36/37/39-S45
RIDADR UN 3265 8/PG 3
WGK Germany 1
Packaging Group III
Hazard Class 8
HS Code 2915900090

 Synthetic Route

 Customs

HS Code 2915900090
Summary 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

 Articles1

More Articles
Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials Mosciano, G.

Perfum. Flavor. 5th ed., 30 , 50, (2005)

 Synonyms

FEMA 3575
4-methyl-octanoicaci
4-Methyl-n-octanoic Acid
Octanoic acid,4-methyl
EINECS 259-404-2
4-MethyloCLanoic Acid
4-Methyl octanoic acid
MFCD00051938
rac-4-methyloctanoic acid
4-Methyloctanoic acid
4-Methylcaprylic acid
HIRCINOIC ACID
QV2Y4&1
METHYLOCTANSAEURE,4
FEMA NUMBER 3575
4-Methyl-octansaeure
Octanoic acid, 4-methyl-