Name | ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
Synonyms | FEMA 3545 ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate ETHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE ETHYL 3 HYDROXY CAPROATE Ethyl 3-hydroxybhexanoate ethyl (3R)-3-hydroxyhexanoate ethyl (3S)-3-hydroxyhexanoate 3-hydroxy-hexanoicaciethylester Hexanoicacid,3-hydroxy-,ethylester Hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester |
CAS | 2305-25-1 |
EINECS | 218-973-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6-8(10)11-4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3/t7-/m0/s1 |
Molecular Formula | C8H16O3 |
Molar Mass | 160.21 |
Density | 0.974g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 90-92°C14mm Hg(lit.) |
Flash Point | 202°F |
JECFA Number | 601 |
Vapor Presure | 0.00608mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
pKa | 14.45±0.20(Predicted) |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.428(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid. Fruit aroma. Boiling Point 101~102 °c (1866Pa),85~90 °c (1333Pa) or 62 °c (93.3). Insoluble in water and oils. Natural products are found in orange juice, sweet orange oil, grapefruit juice, pineapple, Cornell wine, alcohol, passion fruit, passion fruit juice, Indian Apple, papaya, etc. |
Safety Description | 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. |
WGK Germany | 3 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29181990 |
FEMA | 3545 | ETHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): baked goods, breakfast cereals, other cereal products, 5.0; Cold drinks, gelatin jelly, pudding, beverages (containing alcohol and no alcohol), dairy products, fruit ice products, candy, icing, jam, gum sugar, 1.0. |
use | GB 2760-96 specifies food spices that are allowed to be used. |