PRODUCT Properties
Boiling point: | 278℃ |
Density | 0.990 |
FEMA | 4026 | BENZYL HEXANOATE |
Flash point: | 105.3℃ |
solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
Odor | at 100.00 %. green apricot fruity gardenia jasmin |
Odor Type | green |
JECFA Number | 2061 |
LogP | 4.05 |
Description and Uses
Benzyl hexanoate is occasionally used in perfumes for modifying effect in Jasmin, Gardenia, Tuberose, Lily, etc. usually in combination with lower alifatic esters of Benzyl alcohol. Used in flavor compositions, mainly as a modifier, in imitation Pineapple, Apricot, etc. and in Tutti-frutti flavor.