Description

Methyl 3-Methylhexanoate is a versatile branched-chain fatty acid methyl ester with a distinctive fruity, apple-like aroma. This compound is valued for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate, as well as a specialty solvent and chemical building block. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking high-purity, consistent raw materials for their formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart fruity, apple, and berry notes in food, beverage, and cosmetic formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a high-boiling, low-polarity solvent for resins, polymers, and in various organic synthesis reactions.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor for the production of other esters, acids, and alcohols through hydrolysis, transesterification, or reduction reactions.
• Plasticizer & Additive: Functions as a co-monomer or additive in polymer production to modify flexibility and other physical properties.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and as a reference standard.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-Methylhexanoate
CAS No.	2412-81-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylhexanoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Methylcaproate; Hexanoic Acid, 3-Methyl-, Methyl Ester; Methyl β-Methylcaproate; Methyl Ester of 3-Methylhexanoic Acid; 3-Methylhexanoic Acid, Methyl Ester; Methyl 3-Methylhexanoate; Methyl 3-Methylhexanoate (CAS 2412-81-9)
EINECS	219-317-7

Quality Control

Our Methyl 3-Methylhexanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific gravity, and other critical parameters are provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency for your production processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.870 - 0.890
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.