Methyl Caproate

Brief Overview
Methyl caproate also known as methyl hexanoate is a fatty acid methyl ester that has a molecular formula of C7H14O2. The compound is very hydrophobic and insoluble in inorganic solvent (water). Methyl Caproate has a fruity flavor that is naturally found in strawberries, grapes, melon, pineapples, plums, raspberries, potatoes, etc. In room temperature, methyl caproate is a colorless liquid that is insoluble in aqueous water. Methyl Caproate has a fruity flavor that is naturally found in strawberries, grapes, melon, etc. At room temperature, methyl caproate is a colorless liquid that is insoluble in aqueous water.
Manufacturing Process
Methyl caproate is fabricated by the esterification process between caproic acid and methanol at 130°C – 140°C temperature with the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid. An additional method is possible by isolating methyl caproate from the esterification process between triglycerides/fatty acids and methanol via vacuum distillation. The distillation allows methyl caproate to be purified at a desired concentration. As methyl caproate has a higher boiling point, the rest of the impurities are evaporated and the purified chemical compound is collected.