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Hexyl propanoate

Hexyl propanoate structure

Hexyl propanoate 

structure
  • CAS No:

    2445-76-3

  • Formula:

    C9H18O2

  • Chemical Name:

    Hexyl propanoate

  • Synonyms:

    Propanoic acid,hexyl ester;Propionic acid,hexyl ester;Hexyl propionate;n-Hexyl propionate;Hexyl propanoate;1-Hexyl propionate;1-Hexyl propanoate

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste


Liquid|colourless to pale yellow liquid with an earthy, acrid odour


Hexyl propanoate is a propanoate ester of hexan-1-ol. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a propanoate ester and a fatty acid ester. It derives from a hexan-1-ol.

Hexyl propanoate Basic Attributes

158.24

158.24

219-495-1

8R2W3UA8JV

DTXSID5047582

2915509000

Characteristics

26.30000

2.51990

Liquid

0.871 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

-57.5 °C

190 °C

149 °F

n20/D 1.413(lit.)

soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol; insoluble in water

Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat and open flame. Store in a cool dry place.

0.557mmHg at 25°C

Safety Information

NONH for all modes of transport

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UA2462200

Hexyl propanoate Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

It is derived from direct esterification of n-hexanol and propionic acid.

Uses

Spices for food.

Propanoic acid, hexyl ester: ACTIVE

Food additives -> Flavoring Agents|Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index|Fatty Acyls [FA] -> Fatty esters [FA07] -> Wax monoesters [FA0701]

Flavoring Agents

Computed Properties

Molecular Weight:158.24
XLogP3:2.9
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count:2
Rotatable Bond Count:7
Exact Mass:158.130679813
Monoisotopic Mass:158.130679813
Topological Polar Surface Area:26.3
Heavy Atom Count:11
Complexity:99.7
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count:1
Compound Is Canonicalized:Yes

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