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HEXYL ACETATE

CAS NO:142-92-7
EC NO:205-572-7

Hexyl acetate is an ester with the molecular formula C8H16O2.
Hexyl acetate is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils.
Hexyl acetate is also used as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.

Hexyl acetate is also used as a flavoring because of its fruity odor, and it is naturally present in many fruits (such as apples and plums) as well as alcoholic beverages.

Properties
Chemical formula   C8H16O2
Molar mass   144.214 g·mol−1
Appearance   Colorless liquid
Density   0.8673 g/cm3
Melting point   −80 °C (−112 °F; 193 K)
Boiling point   155–156 °C (311–313 °F; 428–429 K)
Solubility in water   0.4 g/L (20 °C)

Hexyl acetate appears as a colorless liquid with a mild sweet odor. Flash point 113°F. A moderate fire risk. Inhalation may cause adverse effects. Insoluble in water and very soluble in alcohols and ethers. When heated to high temperatures emits acrid smoke and fumes. Used as a solvent and as a propellant in aerosols.

Hexyl acetate is the acetate ester of hexan-1-ol.
Hexyl acetate has a role as a metabolite.
Hexyl acetate derives from a hexan-1-ol.

Industry Uses
Odor agents
Plasticizers
Solvents (which become part of product formulation or mixture)

Consumer Uses
Air care products
Cleaning and furnishing care products
Laundry and dishwashing products
Non-TSCA use
Paints and coatings
Paper products
Personal care products
Plastic and rubber products not covered elsewhere

Industry Processing Sectors
All other basic organic chemical manufacturing
All other chemical product and preparation manufacturing
Fragrances
Oil and gas drilling, extraction, and support activities
Plastic material and resin manufacturing
Soap, cleaning compound, and toilet preparation manufacturing

General description
Hexyl acetate 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.

Hexyl acetate, also known as N-hexyl ethanoate or hexyl acetic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as carboxylic acid esters. These are carboxylic acid derivatives in which the carbon atom from the carbonyl group is attached to an alkyl or an aryl moiety through an oxygen atom (forming an ester group).
Hexyl acetate is a very hydrophobic molecule, practically insoluble in water, very soluble in alcohols and relatively neutral.
Hexyl acetate is a naturally occurring organic compound found in many fruits such as apples and plums.
Hexyl acetate is a sweet, apple, and banana tasting compound and has a fruity odor.
Hexyl acetate is found in the highest concentrations in highbush blueberries and has been detected in alcoholic beverages, pears, oats, roman camomiles, and sweet cherries making it a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods.
Hexyl acetate is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils and as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.

Applications
Hexyl acetate exhibits 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.
Hexyl acetate is used as plasticizers.

Properties (reference)
Boiling Point   169 °C
Flash point   62 °C
Specific Gravity (20/20)   0.87
Refractive Index   1.41
Solubility in water   Insoluble
Degree of solubility in water   511 mg/l 25 °C
Solubility (very soluble in)   Ether,Alcohol

Specifications
Appearance Colorless clear liquid
Purity(GC) min. 99.0 %

Formula: C8H16O2 / CH3COOCH(CH3)CH2CH(CH3)2
Molecular mass: 144.2
Boiling point: 146°C
Melting point: -64°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.86
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.4
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 45°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.7

General Description
A colorless liquid with a mild sweet odor. Flash point 113°F. A moderate fire risk. Inhalation may cause adverse effects. Insoluble in water and very soluble in alcohols and ethers. When heated to high temperatures emits acrid smoke and fumes. Used as a solvent and as a propellant in aerosols.

Hexyl acetate is an antimicrobial 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.

About this substance
Helpful information
Hexyl acetate is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.

Hexyl acetate is used by consumers, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.

Consumer Uses
Hexyl acetate is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, air care products, cosmetics and personal care products, polishes and waxes, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), perfumes and fragrances, coating products and fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay.
Other release to the environment of Hexyl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and outdoor use as processing aid.

Article service life
ECHA has no public registered data on the routes by which this substance is most likely to be released to the environment. ECHA has no public registered data indicating whether or into which articles the substance might have been processed.

Widespread uses by professional workers
Hexyl acetate is used in the following products: polishes and waxes, washing & cleaning products, biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products), adhesives and sealants, anti-freeze products, coating products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, finger paints, inks and toners, laboratory chemicals, leather treatment products, lubricants and greases, plant protection products and textile treatment products and dyes.
Hexyl acetate is used in the following areas: scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of: fabricated metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment and machinery and vehicles.
Other release to the environment of Hexyl acetate is likely to occur from: indoor use as processing aid and outdoor use as processing aid.

Formulation or re-packing
Hexyl acetate is used in the following products: coating products, cosmetics and personal care products, polishes and waxes, washing & cleaning products, air care products and biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products).
Release to the environment of Hexyl acetate can occur from industrial use: formulation of mixtures.

Uses at industrial sites
Hexyl acetate is used in the following products: washing & cleaning products, coating products, metal surface treatment products, extraction agents, adhesives and sealants, anti-freeze products, fillers, putties, plasters, modelling clay, non-metal-surface treatment products, inks and toners, leather treatment products, photo-chemicals, polishes and waxes and textile treatment products and dyes.
Hexyl acetate is used for the manufacture of: chemicals, fabricated metal products, electrical, electronic and optical equipment, machinery and vehicles, textile, leather or fur, furniture and plastic products.
Release to the environment of Hexyl acetate can occur from industrial use: in processing aids at industrial sites, in the production of articles and as an intermediate step in further manufacturing of another substance (use of intermediates).

Manufacture
Release to the environment of Hexyl acetate can occur from industrial use: manufacturing of the substance.

Its functions (INCI)
Masking : Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
Flavouring : Gives an aroma to the cosmetic product

Description
Hexyl acetate has a pleasant fruity odor and bittersweet taste suggestive of pear. May be synthesized from n-hexyl alcohol and excess acetic anhydride at the boil or with an excess of acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid.

Chemical Properties
Hexyl acetate has a pleasant fruity, apple, cherry, pear, floral odor and bittersweet taste suggestive of pear.

Chemical Properties
Hexyl Acetate is a liquid with a sweet-fruity, pear-like odor.
Hexyl acetate is present in a number of fruits and alcoholic beverages and is used in fruit aroma compositions.

Chemical Properties
clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid

Occurrence
Reported found in fruital aromas (e.g., Fragaria vesca) and essential oils. Also reported found in apple, apricot, banana, sweet cherry, citrus peel oils and juices, blueberry, black currants, guava, grapes, melon, peach, pear, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, peas, sauerkraut, rye bread, cheeses, roasted beef, beer, rum, cognac, whiskies, cider, sherry, grape wines, coffee, tea, soybean, olive, passion fruit, beans, starfruit, mango, cauliflower, pear and apple brandy, quince, origanum, lovage leaf, corn oil, mangosteen (Garcia mangostana), Bourbon vanilla, clary sage, nectarine, naranjilla fruit, Chinese quince and chamomile oil.

Uses
Hexyl Acetate is a flavouring agent due to its fruity odor and it is naturally present in many fruits and alcoholic beverages.

Uses
Hexyl acetate exhibits 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.
Hexyl acetate is used as plasticizers.

Definition
ChEBI: The acetate ester of hexan-1-ol.

Production Methods
Hexyl acetate is prepared from n-hexyl alcohol and excess acetic anhydride or with an excess of acetic acid and concentrated sulfuric acid .
Hexyl acetates is also prepared from primary and sec-hexyl alcohols .
Hexyl acetate is produced by Aldrich Chemical Corp., Milwaukee, WI, and Penta Manufacturing Co., Fairfield, NJ .

Preparation
From n-hexyl alcohol and excess acetic anhydride at the boil or with an excess of acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid

Hexyl acetate (142-92-7) is Colorless Liquid.
Hexyl acetate is also known as n-Hexyl Acetate and Capryl acetate.
Hexyl acetate is use in Fraganance, flavours, cosmetics, aromatic, Soap and Shampoo Industry.

Description
Colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant, fruity odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a lacquer solvent and fragrance; [ACGIH]

Hexyl Acetate is fruity green apple banana cherry sweet berry-and-pear milder amyl acetate less natural floral estery pear wistaria wisteria glycine ylang magnolia blooms beer alkali-stable berry gooseberry strawberr.

Use: FLAVOURING, MASKING, PERFUMING

Odor Description:
sweet, fruity, pear-like, somewhat green

Taste Description:
sweet, fruity, estery, similar to pear

Useful in: fruity red, fruity yellow, fruity tropical, fruity others, sweet others, alcoholics.

IUPAC names
Acetic acid, hexylester
HEXYL ACETATE
Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl acetate
hexyl acetate
Hexyl Acetate
Hexyl acetate

SYNONYMS:
142-92-7 [RN]
1-Hexyl acetate
205-572-7 [EINECS]
2565
Acétate d'hexyle [French] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
ACETIC ACID HEXYL ESTER
Acetic acid hexylester
Acetic acid n-hexyl ester
Acetic acid, hexyl ester [ACD/Index Name]
Acetic acid, n-hexyl ester
AI0875000
Capryl acetate
Hexyl acetate [ACD/IUPAC Name]
HEXYL ETHANOATE
Hexylacetat [German]
Hexyl-acetat [German] [ACD/IUPAC Name]
Hexylester kyseliny octove [Czech]
MFCD00009524 [MDL number]
n-hexyl acetate
n-Hexyl ethanoate
n-Hexylacetate
[142-92-7]