2-Ethylhexyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical CAS 103-09-3
An earthy note with a herbal humus character and a soft undergrowth facet. Natural and damp, it adds an earthy depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Berry |
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-09-3 |
| INCI Name | Ethylhexyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-ethylhexyl acetate |
| InChIKey | WOYWLLHHWAMFCB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
acetic acid 2-ethyl hexyl ester, acetic acid 2-ethylhexyl ester, acetic acid alpha-ethyl hexyl ester, acetic acid alpha-ethylhexyl ester, acetic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester, beta-ethyl hexyl acetate, 2-ethyl hexyl ethanoate, 2-ethyl-1-hexanol acetate, 2-ethyl-1-hexyl acetate, 2-ethylhexanyl acetate, beta-ethylhexyl acetate, 2-ethylhexyl ethanoate, 2-octyl acetate (so called)
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 196.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -92.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 71.11 °C |
| Density | 0.87000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.413000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.686 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 38.59 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless liquid |
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