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Hexanoic Acid, 2-Ethyl-, Methyl Ester

Aroma Chemical CAS 816-19-3

A fresh fruity note with a green, mildly waxy character. It adds a soft fruity green nuance to fruity and floral accords.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Fruity
Descriptor 2 Floral
Descriptor 3 Violet

Identification

CAS Number816-19-3
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC9H18O2
Mol. Weight158.24
IUPAC Namemethyl 2-ethylhexanoate
InChIKeyKICUISADAVMYCJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

2-ethyl hexanoic acid methyl ester, 2-ethylhexanoic acid methyl ester, methyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 176.00 °C
Flash Point 59.40 °C
Vapor Pressure 1.090000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 3.177
Solubility alcohol; water, 117.8 mg/L @ 25 C (est)

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