Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate

Synonym(s):Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate

CAS NO.：10032-15-2
Empirical Formula: C11H22O2
Molecular Weight: 186.29
MDL number: MFCD00048880
EINECS: 233-106-2
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-07-29 17:07:33

What is Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate?

Description

Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate has a strong, green, fruity odor and a sweet, fruity taste reminiscent of unripe strawberry. May be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with 2 -methylbutanoic acid.

Chemical properties

Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate has a strong, green, fruity odor and a sweet, fruity taste reminiscent of unripe strawberry.

Occurrence

Reported found in apple, apricot, sweet cherry, grapes, strawberry, nectarine, banana, mentha oils, white wine, thymus, yellow passion fruit, plum, quince, cherimoya, babaco fruit (Carica pentagona Heilborn), spineless monkey orange and lamb’s lettuce

Preparation

By esterification of n-hexanol with 2-methylbutanoic acid

Definition

ChEBI: Hexyl 2-methylbutanoate is a butyrate ester. It is functionally related to a hexan-1-ol.

Aroma threshold values

Detection: 22 to 430 ppb

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, waxy, unripe fruity, apple and banana with a fresh, fleshy nuance.

Properties of Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate

Melting point:	-63.1°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	217-219 °C(lit.)
Density	0.857 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.4185(lit.)
FEMA	3499 \| HEXYL 2-METHYLBUTANOATE
Flash point:	183 °F
form	neat
Odor	at 100.00 %. green waxy fruity apple spicy tropical
JECFA Number	208
CAS DataBase Reference	10032-15-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl ester(10032-15-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl ester (10032-15-2)

Safety information for Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment.