Ethyl hexanoate
ALDRICH/W243906 - ≥98%, FCC, FG
Synonym: Caproic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl caproate
CAS Number: 123-66-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C8H16O2
Molecular Weight: 144.21
EC Number: 204-640-3
MDL Number: MFCD00009511
Linear Formula: CH3(CH2)4COOC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 168 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.869 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | FG |
Halal | |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9 |
InChI key | SHZIWNPUGXLXDT-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | banana; green; waxy; fruity; pineapple; sweet |
Quality Level | 400 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 |
FCC | |
FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
SMILES string | CCCCCC(=O)OCC |
vapor density | 5 (vs air) |
General description: | Ethyl hexanoate is the main flavor component identified in Chinese strong-flavored liquor (CSFL). |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4 kg in steel drum |
Packaging: | 9, 20 kg in composite drum |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H226 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P370 + P378 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 16-26-36 |
RIDADR | UN 3272 3 / PGIII |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | 127.4 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 53 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 168 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.869 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 2439 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |