Hexyl Isobutyrate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 2349-07-7
A green fruity note with an apple and pear character and a soft grape facet. Winey and natural, it adds a ripe berry lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 2 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2349-07-7 |
| INCI Name | Hexyl isobutyrate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 172.26 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl 2-methylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | CYHBDKTZDLSRMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
iso butyric acid hexyl ester, iso butyric acid, hexyl ester, hexyl 2-methyl propanoate, hexyl 2-methyl propionate, hexyl 2-methylpropanoate, hexyl 2-methylpropionate, hexyl iso butyrate, hexyl isobutanoate, N-hexyl isobutanoate, 1-hexyl isobutyrate, N-hexyl isobutyrate, nat. hexyl isobutyrate, hexyl isobutyrate natural, hexyl-iso-butyrate, hexyle isobutyrate, hexylisobutyrate, 2-methyl propanoic acid hexyl ester, 2-methylpropanoic acid hexyl ester, propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 198.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 73.33 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.413000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.686 |
| Solubility | alcohol; propylene glycol; water, very slightly |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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