Methyl octanoate
Also known as: Methyl caprylate, Methyl n-octanoate, Caprylic acid methyl ester, Octanoic acid methyl ester, MFCD00009551, UNII-7MO740X6QL, FEMA 2728
Methyl octanoate (CAS 111-11-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C9H18O2 and a molecular weight of 158.238 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of -40°C, a boiling point of 191.1±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 72.8±0.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 111-11-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-33638-9
- Molecular Formula
- C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight
- 158.238 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -40°C |
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| Boiling Point | 191.1±3.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 0.9±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 72.8±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 158.130676 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 3.37 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5±0.4 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.418 |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Lu Y, et, al. Changes in the physicochemical components, polyphenol profile, and flavor of persimmon wine during spontaneous and inoculated fermentation. Food Sci Nutr. 2020 Apr 14;8(6):2728-2738. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Methyl octanoate?
The CAS number of Methyl octanoate is 111-11-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Methyl octanoate?
Methyl octanoate has molecular formula C9H18O2 and molecular weight 158.238 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Methyl octanoate?
For Methyl octanoate, Upstream Products: Methanol, 1-Octanol, Octanoic acid; Downstream Products: Methyl trans-3-nonenoate, Allyl octanoate, 2-Heptyl-1H-benzimidazole.
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