n-Hexyl acetate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

n-Hexyl acetate exhibits antimicrobial activity and can be used to improve the safety of minimally processed fruits. It is a fruity smelling fluid used as flavoring agent or in perfumes. It is a green leaf volatile from cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. It is used as plasticizers.

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Applications
n-Hexyl acetate exhibits antimicrobial activity and can be used to improve the safety of minimally processed fruits. It is a fruity smelling fluid used as flavoring agent or in perfumes. It is a green leaf volatile from cabbage Brassica oleracea var. capitata L. It is used as plasticizers.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol, ether. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store at 4°C. Store in a cool, dry conditions in well sealed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 142-92-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H16O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 144.214
• MDL Number: MFCD00009524
• InChI Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: n-hexyl acetate, 1-hexyl acetate, hexyl ethanoate, acetic acid hexyl ester, n-hexyl ethanoate, acetic acid, hexyl ester, hexyl alcohol, acetate, l-hexyl acetate, fema no. 2565, natural
• PubChem CID: 8908
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87510
• IUPAC Name: hexyl acetate
• SMILES: CCCCCCOC(=O)C

• Melting Point: -80°C
• Density: 0.873
• Boiling Point: 167°C to 169°C
• Flash Point: 43°C (109°F)
• Linear Formula: CH₃CO₂(CH₂)₅CH₃
• Refractive Index: 1.409
• Quantity: 250 mL
• UN Number: UN3271
• Beilstein: 1747138
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol,ether. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 144.21
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: n-Hexyl acetate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• n-Hexyl acetate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : n-Hexyl acetate

RUO – Research Use Only