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BENZYL HEXANOATE

  • CAS NO.:6938-45-0
  • Empirical Formula: C13H18O2
  • Molecular Weight: 206.28
  • MDL number: MFCD00672787
  • EINECS: 230-068-9
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-06-06 16:16:00
BENZYL HEXANOATE Structural

What is BENZYL HEXANOATE?

Chemical properties

Benzyl hexanoate has a sweet, mild fruity, slightly green odor, reminiscent of apricot, but with a distinctly floral note. It is used in imitation pineapple and apricot flavors.

Occurrence

Reportedly present in passion fruit and juice (Passiflora edulis L.).

The Uses of BENZYL HEXANOATE

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.

The Uses of BENZYL HEXANOATE

Benzyl hexanoate is by direct esterification of Benzyl alcohol with Hexanoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Preparation

Prepared by reaction of benzyl alcohol with hexanoic acid in the presence of catalyst, methansulfonic acid.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at around 1.0%: sweet, chemical fruity and slightly lactonic, pineapple and slightly tropical.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at around 5.0 ppm: sweet, tropical, ripe fruity pineapple with a candy nuance.

Properties of BENZYL HEXANOATE

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
JECFA Number 2061

Safety information for BENZYL HEXANOATE

Computed Descriptors for BENZYL HEXANOATE

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