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Sigma-Aldrich

Hexyl formate

≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Formic acid hexyl ester, Hexyl methanoate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
HCO2(CH2)5CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
130.18
FEMA Number:
2570
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
499
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.161
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

bp

155-156 °C (lit.)

mp

−63 °C (lit.)

density

0.879 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; ethereal; fruity

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)OCCCCCC

InChI

1S/C7H14O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8/h7H,2-6H2,1H3

InChI key

OUGPMNMLWKSBRI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application


  • Toxicities of 31 volatile low molecular weight compounds against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus.: Highlighting the practical applications of hexyl formate in public health, this study evaluates its efficacy as an insecticidal agent against mosquito species known for transmitting diseases. Such research is vital for developing environmentally friendly pest control methods (Chaskopoulou et al., 2009).

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

118.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

48 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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