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Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate

≥98%, FG

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Synonym(s):
3-hydroxyhexanoic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl 3-hydroxy caproate
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
2305-25-1
Molecular Weight:
160.21
FEMA Number:
3545
EC Number:
218-973-7
Council of Europe no.:
4101
MDL number:
MFCD00036604
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901773
Flavis number:
9.535
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.428 (lit.)

bp

90-92 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.974 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

grape; green; citrus; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCCC(O)CC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6-8(10)11-4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3

InChI key

LYRIITRHDCNUHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is the key volatile flavor compound of orange juice. It also occurs in pineapple, wood apple, caja fruit and tamarillo fruit.

Application


  • Novel Antiviral Activity of Ethyl 3-Hydroxyhexanoate Against Coxsackievirus B Infection.: Discusses the potential antiviral properties of Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, positioning it as a candidate for therapeutic use against Coxsackievirus, with implications for pharmaceutical applications and virology (Olasunkanmi et al., 2022).

  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, CAS Registry Number 2305-25-1.: A comprehensive safety assessment of Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate used in fragrance formulations, emphasizing its toxicological profile and safe usage in consumer products (Api et al., 2020).


WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

201.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

94 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Effect of fermentation on free and bound volatile compounds of orange juice.
Fan G, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 24(5), 219-225 (2009)
Aroma profiles of pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.) and pineapple products.
Elss S, et al.
LWT--Food Science and Technology, 38(3), 263-274 (2005)
Volatile flavor components of wood apple (Feronia limonia) and a processed product.
MacLeod AJ & Pieris NM.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 29(1), 49-53 (1981)
Identification of volatile components of caja fruit (Spondias lutea L.) and chiral analysis of 3?hydroxy aliphatic esters.
Allegrone G & Barbeni M.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 7(6), 337-342 (1992)
Volatile constituents from Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea Sendtn.) fruit.
Torrado A, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 10(6), 349-354 (1995)
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