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Hexyl Phenylacetate

Aroma Chemical CAS 5421-17-0

A sweet green note with a rosy character and a soft waxy facet. Fruity and natural, it adds a winey foliage lift to compositions.

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Odor profile

Descriptor 1 Floral
Descriptor 2 Sweet
Descriptor 3 Green

Identification

CAS Number5421-17-0
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC14H20O2
Mol. Weight220.31
IUPAC Namehexyl 2-phenylacetate
InChIKeyMTAHGWGAEGVCLS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

acetic acid, phenyl-, hexyl ester, benzene acetic acid hexyl ester, benzeneacetic acid, hexyl ester, hexyl 2-phenylacetate, hexyl a-toluate, hexyl alpha-toluate, hexyl benzene acetate, hexyl benzeneacetate, N-hexyl phenyl acetate, hexyl phenyl acetate natural, N-hexyl phenylacetate, hexyl-phenylacetate, phenyl acetic acid hexyl ester

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 262.00 °C
Density 0.97000
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 4.458
Solubility alcohol; water, 4.582 mg/L @ 25 C (est); cream
Appearance colorless clear liquid

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