Ethyl 3-Hydroxyhexanoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 2305-25-1
A fruity note with a grape and pineapple character and a soft woody facet. Spicy and natural, it adds a hay fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Tropical-Fruit |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 24 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2305-25-1 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H16O3 |
| Mol. Weight | 160.21 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate |
| InChIKey | LYRIITRHDCNUHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl 3 hydroxy hexanoate (caproate), ethyl 3-hydroxy caproate natural, ethyl 3-hydroxy caproate synthetic, ethyl 3-hydroxy hexanoate, ethyl 3-hydroxycaproate, ethyl beta-hydroxycaproate, ethyl-3-hydroxy caproate, ethyl-3-hydroxy hexanoate, hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester, 3-hydroxyhexanoic acid ethyl ester, leather caproate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 101 °C @ 14 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 94.44 °C |
| Density | 0.97000 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42600 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.117 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.748e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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