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Hexyl hexanoate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Hexyl caproate

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Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CO2(CH2)5CH3
CAS Number:
6378-65-0
Molecular Weight:
200.32
FEMA Number:
2572
Council of Europe no.:
316
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901165
Flavis number:
9.066
EC Number:
228-952-4
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00053808
Organoleptic:
green; vegetable; fruity
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 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, FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.424 (lit.)

bp

245-246 °C (lit.)

mp

−55 °C (lit.)

density

0.863 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

green; vegetable; fruity

SMILES string

CCCCCCOC(=O)CCCCC

InChI

1S/C12H24O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11-14-12(13)10-8-6-4-2/h3-11H2,1-2H3

InChI key

NCDCLPBOMHPFCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Hexyl hexanoate is one of the main flavor components of passion fruit and apples.

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Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

210.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

99 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)

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SHBN7016
SHBN5261
SHBM5771
SHBL1408
MKCG9285

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Volatile production and fruit quality during development of superficial scald in Red Delicious apples
Paliyath G, et al.
Food Research International, 30(2), 95-103 (1997)
The volatile constituents of passion fruit juice.
Hiu DN & Scheuer PJ
Journal of Food Science, 26(6), 557-563 (1961)
Zhilin Zhang et al.
Journal of insect science (Online), 14 (2014-12-21)
The morphological structure of the metathoracic scent glands (MTGs) in Adelphocoris suturalis was observed by utilizing scanning electron microscope (SEM). Also, the secretions of MTGs in male and female were analyzed by using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The result showed
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W257206-1KG-K04061837551277
W257206-9KG-K04061837551291
W257206-SAMPLE-K04061837515477
W257206-20KG-K04061837551284