Name | hexyl hexanoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 2572 HEXYL HEXOATE HEXYL CAPROATE hexyl hexanoate HEXYL HEXANOATE N-HEXYL CAPROATE N-HEXYL HEXANOATE N-HEXYL N-CAPROATE n-Caproic acid n-hexyl ester N-HEXANOIC ACID N-HEXYL ESTER n-Hexanoic Acid n-Hexyl Ester |
CAS | 6378-65-0 |
EINECS | 228-952-4 |
InChI | InChI=1/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-14-12(13)10-8-6-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C12H24O2 |
Molar Mass | 200.32 |
Density | 0.863g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | −55°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 245-246°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 211°F |
JECFA Number | 164 |
Water Solubility | 951μg/L at 20℃ |
Vapor Presure | 2.4Pa at 20℃ |
Appearance | neat |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.424(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow oily liquid, with tender pod green bean aroma and raw fruit aroma. Melting Point -55 °c, boiling point 245 °c, flash point 68 °c. Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water. |
Use | For food additives and Organic synthesis |
Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | MO8385000 |
HS Code | 29159000 |
FEMA | 2572 | HEXYL HEXANOATE |
LogP | 5.7 at 20℃ |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
content analysis | determination by gas-liquid chromatography using a polar column in GT-10-4. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): Soft drink 2.5~3.0; Cold drink 2.5; Candy 3.6~10; baked goods 10. Moderate limits (FDA § 172.515,2000). |
Use | GB 2760-96 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. Mainly used in the preparation of strawberry and vegetable flavor. used in food additives and organic synthesis |
production method | n-hexanol is used in the catalyst of copper oxide and uranium oxide at 220~310 °c. |