Butyl Hexanoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 626-82-4
A juicy fruity note with a pineapple and apple character and a soft berry facet. Winey and natural, it adds a green fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Pear |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 5 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 626-82-4 |
| INCI Name | Butyl hexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | butyl hexanoate |
| InChIKey | RPRPDTXKGSIXMD-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyl caproate, butyl caproate natural, butyl caproate, natural, butyl capronate, N-butyl hexanoate, nat. butyl hexanoate, butyl hexanoate (butyl caproate), butyl hexanoate (caproate), butyl hexanoate 99%, (naturals), butyl hexylate, butyl-caproate (butyl-hexanoate), N-caproic acid N-butyl ester, hexanoate de butyle, hexanoic acid butyl ester, hexanoic acid, butyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 208.00 °C |
| Melting Point | -64.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 79.44 °C |
| Density | 0.85700 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41300 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.233000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.842 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 33.39 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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