Hexyl acetate
CAS 142-92-7
EC 205-572-7
Formula C8H16O2
MW 144.21 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Personal Care & CosmeticsFood & Nutrition Flavoring & AcidulantLubrication
Description
Hexyl acetate (CAS 142-92-7) is a short-chain ester also known by trade designations including Exceed 600, Acetate C-6, and FEMA 2565. It carries no E-code designation and is identified under EC number 205-572-7. The compound is commercially recognised in flavour and fragrance catalogues under the NSC 7323 and Capryl Acetate references.
In food and beverage applications, hexyl acetate delivers characteristic apple and pear top notes at concentrations typically below 50 ppm, functioning as a direct flavorant in confectionery, beverages, and dairy products. In personal care formulations, it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning lubricant, reducing friction between formulation components and improving spreadability on application.
Hexyl acetate is supplied as a liquid meeting FCC and FEMA purity standards for food-grade use, and is registered under REACH for industrial supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with documentation available to support REACH compliance and food-contact regulatory submissions.
In food and beverage applications, hexyl acetate delivers characteristic apple and pear top notes at concentrations typically below 50 ppm, functioning as a direct flavorant in confectionery, beverages, and dairy products. In personal care formulations, it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning lubricant, reducing friction between formulation components and improving spreadability on application.
Hexyl acetate is supplied as a liquid meeting FCC and FEMA purity standards for food-grade use, and is registered under REACH for industrial supply within the EU. Standard packaging includes drums and intermediate bulk containers, with documentation available to support REACH compliance and food-contact regulatory submissions.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -80.9 °C |
| Boiling Point | 171.5 °C @ Press: 760 Torr |
| Density | 0.8779 g/cm³ @ Temp: 15 °C |
| Flash Point | 99 °F |
| Appearance | clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to pale yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity green apple banana sweet |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | immiscible |
| Vapor Pressure | 5 hPa (20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.409(lit.) |
| Log P | 3.3 at 30℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02 GHS09 GHS07
H
H226H315H320H335H411
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P264P271P273P280P319P321P391P405P501P264+P265P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29153990 |
| UN Number | 3272 |
| ADR Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | III |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
n-hexyl ethanoateExceed 600ACETATE C-6CAPRYL ACETATE1-Hexyl acetaten-Hexyl acetateCAPROYL ACETATE
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