Hexanoic acid, methyl ester
- Formula: C7H14O2
- Molecular weight: 130.1849
- IUPAC Standard InChI: InChI=1S/C7H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7(8)9-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3
- IUPAC Standard InChIKey: NUKZAGXMHTUAFE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- CAS Registry Number: 106-70-7
- Chemical structure:
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View 3d structure (requires JavaScript / HTML 5) - Other names: Methyl caproate; Methyl capronate; Methyl hexanoate; Methyl hexoate; Methyl n-hexanoate; n-Caproic acid methyl ester; Methyl hexylate; Methyl ester of hexanoic acid; Caproic acid, methyl ester; Methyl n-hexoate; NSC 5023
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Van Den Dool and Kratz RI, polar column, custom temperature program
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Data compiled by: NIST Mass Spectrometry Data Center, William E. Wallace, director
| Column type | Capillary | Capillary | Capillary | Capillary | Capillary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active phase | Supelcowax-10 | CP-Wax 52CB | Stabilwax | Stabilwax | Stabilwax |
| Column length (m) | 30. | 50. | 30. | 30. | 30. |
| Carrier gas | He | He | He | He | He |
| Substrate | |||||
| Column diameter (mm) | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.32 | 0.32 |
| Phase thickness (μm) | 0.25 | 0.2 | 1. | 1. | 1. |
| Program | 35C(8min) => 4C/min => 60C => 6C/min => 160C => 20C/min => 200C(1min) | 33C(1.5min) => 1.5C/min => 60C(4min) => 2C/min => 100C => 8C/min => 220C(15min) | 40C(2min) => 5C/min => 100C => 4C/min => 230C (10min) | 40C(2min) => 5C/min => 100C => 4C/min => 230C (10min) | 40C (2min) => 5C/min => 100C => 4C/min => 230C (10min) |
| I | 1190. | 1171. | 1189. | 1208. | 1204. |
| Reference | Bianchi, Careri, et al., 2007 | Kaack, Christensen, et al., 2005 | Wang, Finn, et al., 2005 | Wang, Finn, et al., 2005 | Klesk, Qian, et al., 2004 |
| Comment | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI |
| Column type | Capillary | Capillary | Capillary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active phase | Stabilwax | DB-Wax | HP-Innowax |
| Column length (m) | 30. | 30. | 60. |
| Carrier gas | He | He | He |
| Substrate | |||
| Column diameter (mm) | 0.32 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Phase thickness (μm) | 1. | 0.5 | 0.25 |
| Program | 40C(2min) => 5C/min => 100C => 4C/min => 230C(10min) | 40C(2min) => 2C/min => 100C => 10C/min => 230C (5min) | 32C(1.5min) => 3C/min => 40C (10min) => 3C/min => 200C (10min) |
| I | 1202. | 1194. | 1197. |
| Reference | Klesk and Qian, 2003 | Klesk and Qian, 2003, 2 | Iversen, Jakobsen, et al., 1998 |
| Comment | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI | MSDC-RI |
References
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Bianchi, Careri, et al., 2007
Bianchi, F.; Careri, M.; Mangia, A.; Musci, M.,
Retention indices in the analysis of food aroma volatile compounds in temperature-programmed gas chromatography: Database creation and evaluation of precision and robustness,
J. Sep. Sci., 2007, 39, 4, 563-572, https://doi.org/10.1002/jssc.200600393
. [all data]
Kaack, Christensen, et al., 2005
Kaack, K.; Christensen, L.P.; Hughes, M.; Eder, R.,
The relationship between sensory quality and volatile compounds in raw juice processed from elderberries ( Sambucus nigra L.),
Eur. Food Res. Technol., 2005, 221, 3-4, 244-254, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00217-005-1141-4
. [all data]
Wang, Finn, et al., 2005
Wang, Y.; Finn, C.; Qian, M.C.,
Impact of Growing Environment on Chickasaw Blackberry ( Rubus L.) Aroma Evaluated by Gas Chromatography Olfactometry Dilution Analysis,
J. Agric. Food Chem., 2005, 53, 9, 3563-3571, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf048102m
. [all data]
Klesk, Qian, et al., 2004
Klesk, K.; Qian, M.; Martin, R.R.,
Aroma extract dilution analysis of cv. meeker (Rubus idaeus L.) red raspberries from Oregon and Washington,
J. Agric. Food Chem., 2004, 52, 16, 5155-5161, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0498721
. [all data]
Klesk and Qian, 2003
Klesk, K.; Qian, M.,
Aroma extract dilution analysis of Cv. Marion (Rubus spp. hyb) and Cv. Evergreen (R. Iaciniatus L.) blackberries,
J. Agric. Food Chem., 2003, 51, 11, 3436-3441, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf0262209
. [all data]
Klesk and Qian, 2003, 2
Klesk, K.; Qian, M.,
Preliminary aroma comparison of Marion (Rubus spp. hyb) and Evergreen (R. laciniatus L.) blackberries by dynamic headspace/OSME technique,
J. Food Sci., 2003, 68, 2, 697-700, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2003.tb05734.x
. [all data]
Iversen, Jakobsen, et al., 1998
Iversen, C.K.; Jakobsen, H.B.; Olsen, C.-E.,
Aroma changes during black currant (Ribes nigrum L.) nectar processing,
J. Agric. Food Chem., 1998, 46, 3, 1132-1136, https://doi.org/10.1021/jf970513y
. [all data]
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