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Product Name:
2-methylhexanoic acid
Formula:
C7H14O2
Synonyms:
2-Methylcaproic acid
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | colourless, oily liquid with a fruity odour |
|---|---|
| Solubility | miscible with alcohol, ether and water |
| Density | 0.914-0.918 (20°/20°) |
| Refractive Index | 1.419-1.422 (20°) |
| Kovats Retention Index | 1757 |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H314:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 130.18 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 2.3 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 130.099379685 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 130.099379685 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 37.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 9 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 88.9 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 1 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2-methylhexanoic acid is a medium-chain fatty acid.