Cyclohexaneacetic Acid
Aroma Chemical CAS 5292-21-7
A sharp note with a fatty cheese character and a soft honey facet. Musty and natural, it adds a caramel depth in traces.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Acidic |
| Descriptor 2 | Cheesy |
| Descriptor 3 | Food-like |
Identification
| CAS Number | 5292-21-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 142.20 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-cyclohexylacetic acid |
| InChIKey | LJOODBDWMQKMFB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
cyclohexane acetic acid, cyclohexane-acetic acid, cyclohexyl ethanoic acid, cyclohexylacetic acid, 2-cyclohexylacetic acid, cyclohexylaceticacid, cyclohexylethanoic acid, hexahydrophenyl acetic acid
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 242.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 28.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Density | 1.00100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.029000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.850 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 753.2 mg/L @ 25 C (est); water, 2880 mg/L @ 25 C (exp) |
| Appearance | colorless crystals |
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