Molecular structure of Ethyl hexanoate, CAS Number: 123-66-0
Ethyl hexanoate (CAS 123-66-0)
Alternate Names:
Caproic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caproate
CAS Number:
123-66-0
Molecular Weight:
144.21
Molecular Formula:
C8H16O2
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Ethyl hexanoate, also known as hexanoic acid ethyl ester, is a ester derived from the combination of hexanoic acid and ethanol. Ethyl hexanoate has versatile applications. It serves as a solvent in organic compound synthesis and as a reagent. While the exact mechanism of action of ethyl hexanoate remains incompletely understood, certain insights have been gleaned. It is hypothesized that the compound acts as a substrate for fatty acid synthase and acyl-CoA synthetase enzymes involved in fatty acid synthesis. There is evidence suggesting that ethyl hexanoate may function as an inhibitor of acetyl-CoA carboxylase, an enzyme in fatty acid synthesis.
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Ethyl hexanoate, 5 ml | sc-235049 | 5 ml | $51.00 |