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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

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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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Prokaryotic communities in pit mud from different-aged cellars used for the production of Chinese strong-flavored liquor.
Tao Yong, et al.
Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 80(7), 2254-2260 (2014)
Clémentine Lauverjat et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 57(21), 9878-9887 (2009-10-13)
Physicochemical properties (partition and diffusion coefficients) involved in the mobility and release of salt and aroma compounds in model cheeses were determined in this study. The values of NaCl water/product partition coefficients highlighted interactions between proteins and NaCl. However, these
Da-Mi Jung et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 51(1), 200-205 (2002-12-28)
Changes in the volatility of selected flavor compounds in the presence of nonvolatile food matrix components were studied using headspace solid-phase microextraction (HS-SPME) combined with GC-MS quantification. Time-dependent adsorption profiles to the SPME fiber and the partition coefficients between different
John C Beaulieu et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(23), 9503-9513 (2007-10-20)
Changes in post-cutting volatiles, quality, and sensory attributes during fresh-cut storage (4 degrees C) of cantaloupe (Cucumis melo L. var. Reticulatus, Naudin, cv. 'Sol Real') harvested at four distinct maturities (1/4-, 1/2-, 3/4-, and full-slip) were investigated after 0, 2
Kei Takahashi et al.
Journal of chromatography. A, 1218(43), 7850-7856 (2011-09-20)
Free medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) can negatively influence the fermentation process and taste quality in alcoholic beverages. Ethyl hexanoate is important in providing a fruit-like flavour to drinks, particularly in Japanese sake. In this study, we developed a direct injection

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