Hexyl acetate

Hexyl acetate is an ester with the molecular formula C8H16O2. It is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils. It is also used as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.[2]

Hexyl acetate[1]
Names
IUPAC name
Hexyl acetate
Other names
n-Hexyl acetate; Capryl acetate; 1-Hexyl acetate
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.005.066
EC Number
  • 205-572-7
UNII
Properties
C8H16O2
Molar mass 144.214 g·mol−1
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.8673 g/cm3
Melting point −80 °C (−112 °F; 193 K)
Boiling point 155–156 °C (311–313 °F; 428–429 K)
0.4 g/L (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point 43 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Hexyl acetate is also used as a flavoring because of its fruity odor, and it is naturally present in many fruits (such as apples and plums) as well as alcoholic beverages.[2][3]

References

  1. Record of Hexyl acetate in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, accessed on 17 Aug 2010.
  2. Stoye, D. "Solvents". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a24_437.
  3. Gomez, E.; Ledbetter, C. (1994). "Comparative Study of the Aromatic Profiles of Two Different Plum Species: Prunus salicina Lindl and Prunus simonii L." (PDF). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 65 (1): 111–115. doi:10.1002/jsfa.2740650116.
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