Hexyl Propionate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2445-76-3
A green fruity note with a pear character and a soft musty facet.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2445-76-3 |
| INCI Name | Hexyl propionate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 158.24 |
| IUPAC Name | hexyl propanoate |
| InChIKey | GOKKOFHHJFGZHW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
hexyl propanoate, 1-hexyl propanoate, N-hexyl propanoate, 1-hexyl propionate, nat. hexyl propionate, hexyl propionate natural, hexyle propionate, hexylpropionate, propanoic acid hexyl ester, propanoic acid, hexyl ester, propionic acid hexyl ester, propionic acid, hexyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 180 °C |
| Flash Point | 65.00 °C |
| Density | 0.86600 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.557000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.333 |
| Solubility | alcohol; propylene glycol; water, very slightly |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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