Hexanoic acid, 2-methylpropyl ester

• Formula: C₁₀H₂₀O₂
• Molecular weight: 172.2646
• IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C10H20O2/c1-4-5-6-7-10(11)12-8-9(2)3/h9H,4-8H2,1-3H3 Copy

  
• IUPAC Standard InChIKey: UXUPPWPIGVTVQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copy
• CAS Registry Number: 105-79-3
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• Other names: Hexanoic acid, isobutyl ester; Isobutyl caproate; Isobutyl hexanoate; 2-Methylpropyl hexanoate; n-Caproic acid isobutyl ester; iso-Butyl n-hexanoate
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IR Spectrum

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Gas Phase Spectrum

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Additional Data

Mass spectrum (electron ionization)

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Spectrum

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Gas Chromatography

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Kovats' RI, non-polar column, isothermal

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Kovats' RI, polar column, isothermal

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References

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Notes

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