Amyl Hexanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 540-07-8
A sweet fruity note with a pineapple and apple character and a soft pear facet. Green and natural, it adds a juicy fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
Identification
| CAS Number | 540-07-8 |
| INCI Name | Amyl hexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 186.29 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl hexanoate |
| InChIKey | WRFZKAGPPQGDDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
amyl caproate, N-amyl caproate, amyl caproate FCC, amyl capronate, N-amyl hexanoate, amyl hexoate, amyl-caproate (n-amyl-hexanoate), hexanoic acid pentyl ester, hexanoic acid, pentyl ester, pentyl caproate, pentyl hexanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 226.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -47.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 90.56 °C |
| Density | 0.86300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.090000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.352 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 10.87 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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