Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 158.24 |
Density | 0.867 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -69 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 187 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 125°F |
JECFA Number | 161 |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.412(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Melting Point -69°C(lit.) boiling point 187°C(lit.) density 0.867g/mL at 25°C(lit.) refractive index n20/D 1.412(lit.) FEMA 2949 flash point 125 °F Storage Conditions 2-8°C |
Use | GB 2760-1996 provides for the permitted use of flavorants. It is mainly used for the preparation of pineapple, Rogan Berry and other fruit flavor. |
Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
Safety Description | 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 3272 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29159000 |
Hazard Class | 3.2 |
Packing Group | III |
FEMA | 2949 | PROPYL HEXANOATE |
NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies the permitted use of flavorants. It is mainly used for the preparation of pineapple, Rogan Berry and other fruit flavor. |
production method | is obtained by esterification of hexanoic acid and propanol in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid in benzene medium. |