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Ethyl caproate

Ethyl Hexanoate ; Hexanoic acid ethyl ester ; Ethyl hexoate

Ethyl caproate (CAS N° 123-66-0)​

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Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° : : 123-66-0

  • EINECS number : 204-640-3

  • FEMA number : 2439

  • Density : 0,869

  • Optical rotation : Lorem Ipsum

  • Allergens : This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

  • Refractive Index @20°C : Lorem Ipsum

  • Volatility : Head

  • Price Range :

  • Appearance : Colorless liquid

  • FLAVIS number : 09.060

  • JECFA number : 31

Information on synthetic ingredients

  • Acid Value : Lorem Ipsum

  • Boiling Point : 168°C

  • Detection Threshold : 0,3 à 5 ppb (0,0000005%)

  • Molecular formula : C8H16O2

  • Log P : 3

  • Molecular Weight : 144,21 g/mol

  • Fusion Point : Donnée indisponible.

  • Flash Point : 53°C

  • Vapor pressure : Lorem Ipsum

Utilisation

Uses

Other comments :

Stability :

May form caproic acid through time

Uses in perfumery :

Ethyl Caproate is used in exotic, fruity, tropical fruits and yellow fruits notes to ripen fruits. Also used in cheese notes, fruity and floral accords. Can accompany aldehydes in a rose accord.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Isomerism :

Ethyl Caproate does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Synthesis precursor :

Ethyl Caproate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Natural availability :

Ethyl Caproate is present in many fruits such as apple, guava or banana and in some cheeses, among others. There is also an Ethyl Caproate of natural origin.

Synthesis route :

Ethyl Caproate is synthesized by an esterification reaction between Hexanoic Acid and ethanol, using acid catalysis.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

This ingredient is not restricted

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