Hexyl 2-Methyl-3-Pentenoate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 85508-08-3
A sweet fruity note with a tropical character and a soft guaiacwood facet. Waxy and green, it adds a cantaloupe rind nuance to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Tropical-Fruit |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 19 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 85508-08-3 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 198.30 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl 2-methylpent-3-enoate |
| InChIKey | BSKRYZBCMPUFRS-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
3-pentenoic Acid, 2-methyl-, Hexyl Ester; hexyl 2-methyl pent-3-en-1-oate; hexyl 2-methyl-3-pentenoate (high cis); hexyl 2-methylpent-3-en-1-oate; hexyl 2-methylpent-3-enoate; 2,3&4-methyl pentenoic acid hexyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 247.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 101.11 °C |
| Density | 0.86400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.42400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.026000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.532 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 6.351 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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