Hexyl Benzoate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 6789-88-4
A fresh balsamic note with a sappy character and a soft clean woody facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 192 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 6789-88-4 |
| INCI Name | Hexyl benzoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 206.28 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl benzoate |
| InChIKey | UUGLJVMIFJNVFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
agrumat, benzoic acid hexyl ester, benzoic acid N-hexyl ester, benzoic acid, hexyl ester, hexyl 1-benzene carboxylate, N-hexyl benzenecarboxylate, 1-hexyl benzoate, N-hexyl benzoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 272.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 94 °C |
| Density | 0.977 to 0.985 |
| Refractive Index | 1.490 to 1.496 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.003000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.672 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 8.921 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid |
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