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Hexyl acetate

99%

Synonym(s):

Capryl acetate

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Linear Formula:
CH3COO(CH2)5CH3
CAS Number:
142-92-7
Molecular Weight:
144.21
Beilstein:
1747138
EC Number:
205-572-7
MDL number:
MFCD00009524
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24846804
NACRES:
NA.22

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

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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.

Pictograms

FlameEnvironment
GHS02,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

132.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

56 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Intensification of enzyme catalysed synthesis of hexyl acetate using sonication
AR Deshmukh, et al.
Green Processing and Synthesis, 6, 55-62 (2017)
Rosalba Lanciotti et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 51(10), 2958-2963 (2003-05-02)
The aims of this work were to evaluate the effects of different concentrations of hexanal, (E)-2-hexenal, hexyl acetate, and their mixtures on the fate of pathogenic species such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella enteritidis, and Listeria monocytogenes inoculated in model systems
G V P Reddy et al.
Journal of chemical ecology, 28(1), 131-143 (2002-03-02)
The parasitoids Trichogramma chilonis (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) and Cotesia plutellae (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), and the predator Chrysoperla carnea (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), are potential biological control agents for the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae). We present studies on the interactions between these bioagents
Synthesis of n-hexyl acetate by reactive distillation.
Schmitt M, et al.
Chemical Engineering and Processing, 43(3), 397-409 (2004)
Valentina Canuti et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 67(9), 2647-2659 (2019-02-14)
Sangiovese is the most widespread Italian red cultivar and constitutes the basis of internationally known wines such as Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Outside of Europe, Argentina is the largest producer, followed by the United States. This study sought to
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