2-methylidenehexanoic acid (CED0201430)

2-methylidenehexanoic acid is an organic compound with the formula C7H12O2 and an average molecular weight of 128.17 g/mol. 2-methylidenehexanoic acid belongs to the fatty acids and conjugates, a subclass of fatty acyls within the organic compounds. The compound has been identified in or released from 16 recorded sources across several categories. Within electrical and electronic equipment, it is found in antennas, loudspeakers, magnets, discharge lamps, and gas filled discharge tubes with solid cathode, among four other sources. In the building and construction sector, it is associated with ceilings, fencing, ladders, and tents or canopies. Additionally, the compound is found in household items such as credit card holders and in household cleaning and consumer products, specifically soap dispensers. It is also recorded in food, food processing and cookware, where it is linked to the processing of meats.