Hexyl acetate
ALDRICH/108154 - 99%
Synonym: Capryl acetate
CAS Number: 142-92-7
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 205-572-7
MDL Number: MFCD00009524
Linear Formula: CH3COO(CH2)5CH3
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | 99% |
| bp | 168-170 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| functional group | ester |
| InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-1 |
| InChI key | AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −80 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCCCCOC(C)=O |
| Application: | Hexyl acetate was used to study the activity of diamondback moth sex pheromone and larval frass volatiles, as well as green leaf volatiles from cabbage, on the natural enemies of the pest. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Hexyl acetate has antimicrobial activity and can be used to improve the safety of minimally processed fruits. Hexyl acetate is a fruity smelling fluid used as flavoring agent or in perfumes. Hexyl acetate is a green leaf volatile from cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. |
| General description: | Hexyl acetate is an ester and is commonly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats, and oils. It can also be used as a flavoring agent in the food industry. It is produced by acid catalyzed liquid phase esterification of n-hexanol and acetic acid. |
| Packaging: | 1 L in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 500 mL in glass bottle |
| Symbol |  GHS02 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H226 |
| Risk Statements | 10 |
| Safety Statements | 16 |
| RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 131.0 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 55 °C - closed cup |
| Purity | 99% |
| bp | 168-170 °C (lit.) |
| mp | −80 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |