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Hexyl acetate
99%
Synonym(s):
Capryl acetate
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)5CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
205-572-7
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1747138
MDL number:
Assay:
99%
Quality Segment
assay
99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.409 (lit.)
bp
168-170 °C (lit.)
mp
−80 °C (lit.)
density
0.87 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
functional group
ester
SMILES string
CCCCCCOC(C)=O
InChI
1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3
InChI key
AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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.
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.
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Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
132.8 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
56 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
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