Ethyl 3,5,5-Trimethylhexanoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 67707-75-9
A fruity note with a green apple character and a soft winey facet. Yeasty and natural, it adds a floral fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Apple |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 67707-75-9 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 186.29 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate |
| InChIKey | NMZMQQBBZRGLPJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl-3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate, hexanoic acid, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, ethyl ester, melusat, 3,3,5-trimethyl ethyl caproate, 3,3,5-trimethyl ethyl hexanoate, 3,5,5-trimethyl hexanoic acid ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 83 °C @ 16 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 75.00 °C |
| Density | 0.86000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.470000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.941 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 15.62 mg/L @ 25 C (est); most media |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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