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W243906

Sigma-Aldrich

Ethyl hexanoate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Caproic acid ethyl ester, Ethyl caproate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4COOC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
144.21
FEMA Number:
2439
Beilstein:
1701293
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
310
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.060
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

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

vapor density

5 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.407 (lit.)

bp

168 °C (lit.)

density

0.869 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

banana; green; waxy; fruity; pineapple; sweet

SMILES string

CCCCCC(=O)OCC

InChI

1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)10-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3

InChI key

SHZIWNPUGXLXDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Ethyl hexanoate is the main flavor component identified in Chinese strong-flavored liquor (CSFL).

Application


  • Formation of Key Aroma Compounds During 30 Weeks of Ripening in Gouda-Type Cheese Produced from Pasteurized and Raw Milk.: The study investigates the formation of key aroma compounds, including ethyl hexanoate, during the ripening of Gouda-type cheese. The results provide insights into the ripening process and its impact on cheese flavor development (Duensing et al., 2024).

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

127.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

53 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Dong Wang et al.
Bioprocess and biosystems engineering, 30(3), 147-155 (2007-01-26)
The cell-bound lipase from Rhizopus chinensis CCTCC M201021 with high catalysis ability for ester synthesis was located as a membrane-bound lipase by the treatments of Yatalase firstly. In order to improve its synthetic activity in non-aqueous phase, the pretreatments of
Géraldine Savary et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(17), 7099-7106 (2007-07-31)
The release of a strawberry aroma from different composite gels taken as models of fruit preparations and from a sucrose solution was investigated. The composition of the model systems differed with regard to the gelling agent, either pectin or carrageenan
J C Bohlscheid et al.
Journal of applied microbiology, 102(2), 390-400 (2007-01-24)
To study the impact of assimilable nitrogen, biotin and their interaction on growth, fermentation rate and volatile formation by Saccharomyces. Fermentations of synthetic grape juice media were conducted in a factorial design with yeast assimilable nitrogen (YAN) (60 or 250
Alexandre Juteau-Vigier et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(9), 3577-3584 (2007-04-11)
Aroma compound properties in food matrices, such as volatility and diffusivity, have to be determined to understand the effect of composition and structure on aroma release and perception. This work illustrates the use of mass transfer modeling to identify diffusion
Hélène J Giroux et al.
Journal of microencapsulation, 28(5), 337-343 (2011-07-09)
Aroma-loaded nanoparticles (d < 300 nm) were prepared by cross-linking denatured whey protein through pH-cycling. The effect of nanoparticulation conditions and aroma concentration on the physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles and aroma release profile was studied. Better retention of aroma was observed when ethyl

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