[1] Methyl hexanoate is produced industrially for use as a flavouring agent.

[4] Methyl hexanoate is produced in multi-tonne quantities for use as a flavouring agent.

[citation needed] Methyl hexanoate is found naturally in foods like potatoes, tomatoes and cheese and is a constituent of some alcoholic beverages.

[2] It can be used to mimic the flavor of pineapple like its related ester ethyl hexanoate.

When heated to decomposition, methyl hexanoate emits toxic fumes.