| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Benzoic acid, 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxy-, methyl ester | [CAS]
6121-77-3 | [Synonyms]
methyl 2,4-dihydroxy-6-heptylbenzoate
2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxyBenzoic acid methyl ester
Benzoic acid, 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxy-, methyl ester | [Molecular Formula]
C15H22O4 | [MOL File]
6121-77-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
266.33 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Boiling point ]
431.8±30.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
1.111±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [pka]
8.28±0.23(Predicted) | [InChI]
InChI=1S/C15H22O4/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-11-9-12(16)10-13(17)14(11)15(18)19-2/h9-10,16-17H,3-8H2,1-2H3 | [InChIKey]
UXZJWFSSCUTTBN-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [SMILES]
C(OC)(=O)C1=C(O)C=C(O)C=C1CCCCCCC |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
Off white to faint pink solid. | [Uses]
In cosmetics (lotions, creams, and other cosmetics), methyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate can be used as a preservative, an antioxidant and to enhance the scent and texture of products. In pharmaceuticals, it is used as a flavoring agent and as an anti-inflammatory. Methyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate is also used in the fragrance industry, as a fixative and to add depth and complexity to scents. It is also used as a stabilizer in food products, where it helps to prevent oxidation and rancidity.
| [Safety]
Methyl 2-heptyl-4,6-dihydroxybenzoate is considered to be a safe and non-toxic compound. |
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