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Hexyl acetate

natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Capryl acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)5CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
FEMA Number:
2565
Beilstein:
1747138
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
196c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.006
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.409 (lit.)

bp

168-170 °C (lit.)

mp

−80 °C (lit.)

density

0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; green; fruity; pear; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCCOC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Hexyl acetate is a volatile aroma compound that occurs naturally in pears, peaches, strawberries, apples and roses.

Application


  • Bioprospecting of sourdough microbial species from artisan bakeries in the city of Valencia.: Investigating microbial diversity in sourdough, this study identifies hexyl acetate as a key volatile contributing to the unique flavors of artisan bread. The research underscores the importance of microbial bioprospecting in enhancing food flavors and textures (Sanmartín et al., 2024).

  • Bioactivities of scent gland chemicals from Mictis fuscipes Hsiao (Hemiptera: Coreidae) on Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae).: This study details the defensive chemical strategies of Mictis fuscipes, focusing on hexyl acetate′s role in repelling predators and pests. Such insights are valuable for developing natural pest control methods and understanding ecological interactions (Zhong et al., 2024).

Pictograms

FlameEnvironment

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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Volatile components of peach.
Journal of Food Science, 31(1), 81-86 (1966)
Volatile constituents of roses: characterization of cultivars based on the headspace analysis of living flower emissions.
Flament I, et al.
ACS Symp. Ser., 525, 269?281-269?281 (1993)
Comparison of volatile compounds in two seasons in apples: Golden Delicious and Granny Smith.
Lopez ML, et al.
Journal of Food Quality, 21(2), 155-166 (1998)
Metabolism of natural volatile compounds by strawberry fruit.
Hamilton-Kemp TR, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 44(9), 2802-2805 (1996)
Francisco T Arroyo et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(14), 5701-5707 (2007-06-15)
Eight volatile products characterizing strawberry aroma, which is generated from the oxidative degradation of linoleic and linolenic acids by a lipoxygenase (LOX) pathway, were examined because of their antifungal activity against Colletotrichum acutatum, one of the causal agents of strawberry

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