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Hexyl acetate

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
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44
Hexyl acetate Structural Picture

What is Hexyl acetate?

Description

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.

The Uses of Hexyl acetate

Hexyl Acetate is a flavouring agent due to its fruity odor and it is naturally present in many fruits and alcoholic beverages.

What are the applications of Application

Hexyl acetate is an antimicrobial

Properties of Hexyl acetate

Melting point: -80 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 168-170 °C (lit.)
Density  0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Flash point: 99 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  0.4g/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless to pale yellow
Water Solubility  immiscible

Safety information for Hexyl acetate

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)

Flame
Flammables
GHS02

Environment
GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P242:Use only non-sparking tools.
P273:Avoid release to the environment.

Computed Descriptors for Hexyl acetate

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