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A4723112

Hexyl acetate , Analysis of standard products, ≥99.5%(GC) , 142-92-7

Synonym(s):
Acetic acid hexyl ester;Capryl acetate;Hexyl acetate

CAS NO.:142-92-7

Empirical Formula: C8H16O2

Molecular Weight: 144.21

MDL number: MFCD00009524

EINECS: 205-572-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: ?80 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 168-170 °C (lit.)
Density  0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure  5 hPa (20 °C)
FEMA  2565 | HEXYL ACETATE
refractive index  n20/D 1.409(lit.)
Flash point: 99 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  0.4g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Odor at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity green apple banana sweet
Odor Type fruity
Odor Threshold 0.0018ppm
Water Solubility  immiscible
JECFA Number 128
BRN  1747138
Dielectric constant 4.4199999999999999
LogP 3.3 at 30℃
CAS DataBase Reference 142-92-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Hexyl ethanoate(142-92-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Acetic acid, hexyl ester (142-92-7)

Description and Uses

Hexyl acetate has a pleasant fruity odor and bittersweet taste suggestive of pear. May be synthesized from n-hexyl alcohol and excess acetic anhydride at the boil or with an excess of acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid.

n-Hexyl acetate exhibits antimicrobial activity and can be used to improve the safety of minimally processed fruits. It is a fruity smelling fluid used as flavoring agent or in perfumes. It is a green leaf volatile from cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. It is used as plasticizers.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS09
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H411
Precautionary statements  P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P273
Risk Statements  10
Safety Statements  16
RIDADR  UN 3272 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  AI0875000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29153990
Hazardous Substances Data 142-92-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 36100 mg/kg LD50 dermal Rabbit > 5000 mg/kg

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