W207403

Amyl hexanoate

≥98%, FG

• Synonym(s): n-Pentyl hexanoate, Amyl caproate, Hexanoic acid pentyl ester, NSC 46119, NSC 53794, Pentyl caproate
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₄CO₂(CH₂)₄CH₃
• CAS Number: 540-07-8
• Molecular Weight: 186.29
• FEMA Number: 2074
• EC Number: 208-732-4
• Council of Europe no.: 315
• MDL number: MFCD00027281
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900839
• Flavis number: 9.065
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• Assay: ≥98%
• refractive index: n20/D 1.42 (lit.)
• bp: 226 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: green; fruity; waxy; sweet
• SMILES string: CCCCCOC(=O)CCCCC
• InChI: 1S/C11H22O2/c1-3-5-7-9-11(12)13-10-8-6-4-2/h3-10H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: WRFZKAGPPQGDDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Amyl hexanoate is a volatile flavor compound that is reported to occur in mayhaw fruit, apricot, and banana.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 195.8 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 91 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves