ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate

ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate Structure
ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate structure
Common Name ethyl 2-hydroxyhexanoate
CAS Number 52089-55-1 Molecular Weight 160.21100
Density 0.967 g/mL at 25ºC(lit.) Boiling Point 80-83ºC11 mm Hg(lit.)
Molecular Formula C8H16O3 Melting Point N/A
MSDS Chinese USA Flash Point 210 °F

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