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Hexyl acetate

99%

• Synonym(s): Capryl acetate
• 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

Properties

• 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.)
• 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

Description

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.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H411
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P273
• 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