Benzyl Hexanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 6938-45-0
A green fruity note with an apricot character and a soft gardenia jasmine facet. Floral and natural, it adds a fruity floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Jasmin |
| Descriptor 3 | Apricot |
Identification
| CAS Number | 6938-45-0 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 206.28 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl hexanoate |
| InChIKey | HRSXWUSONDBHSP-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl caproate, benzyl N-hexanoate, hexanoic acid benzyl ester, hexanoic acid phenyl methyl ester, hexanoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, phenylmethyl hexanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 270.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 105.00 °C |
| Density | 0.97800 |
| Refractive Index | 1.48600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.004000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.036 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 14.26 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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