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General Presentation
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CAS N° : : 142-92-7
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EINECS number : 205-572-7
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FEMA number : 2565
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Density : 0,873
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Optical rotation : Lorem Ipsum
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Allergens : This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
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Refractive Index @20°C : Lorem Ipsum
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Volatility : Head/Heart
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Price Range : €
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Appearance : Colorless liquid
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FLAVIS number : 09.006
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JECFA number : 128
Information on synthetic ingredients
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Acid Value : Lorem Ipsum
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Boiling Point : 169°C
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Detection Threshold : 2 et 480 ppb (0,000048%)
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Molecular formula : C8H15O2
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Log P : 2,87
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Molecular Weight : 144,21 g/mol
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Fusion Point : -80°C
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Flash Point : 56°C
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Vapor pressure : Lorem Ipsum
Uses
Other comments :
Hexyl acetate is more jasmine-like and less green than cis-3-Hexenyl acetate, and less rosy than Heptyl acetate.
Stability :
acetates may form acetic acid through time. Hexyl acetate is particularly unstable.
Uses in perfumery :
Hexyl acetate is used as a top note to green apple, pear and banana accords. Useful for faceting floral notes as jasmine accords.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Isomerism :
Hexyl acetate does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
Synthesis precursor :
Hexyl acetate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Natural availability :
Hexyl acetate is one of the most common natural compounds present in fruits and it can be extracted from Lavender EO.
Synthesis route :
Hexyl acetate is an ester obtained by an esterification of acetic acid or acetic anhydride with Hexanol in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Regulations & IFRA
This ingredient is not restricted
