Hexyl Pivalate
Aroma Chemical Top Note (estimated) CAS 5434-57-1
A sweet floral note with a green character and a soft woody facet. Fatty and natural, it adds a fruity floral lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 5434-57-1 |
| INCI Name | Hexyl neopentanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 186.29 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate |
| InChIKey | RQSINLZXJXXKOH-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Hexyl 2,2-Dimethylpropanoate; 2,2-dimethyl propanoate; 2,2-dimethyl propanoic acid N-hexyl ester; hexyl 2,2-dimethyl propanoate; hexyl 2,2-dimethyl propionate; hexyl 2,2-dimethylpropionate; hexyl neopentanoate; 1-hexyl pivalate; pivalic acid hexyl ester; pivalic acid, hexyl ester; propanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-, n-hexyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 202.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 76.67 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.281000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.097 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 13.52 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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