General description
Ethyl hexanoate is one of the odorants contributing to the typical guava aroma. It also contributes to the fresh strawberry aroma.
Molecular Weight: 144.21. Empirical Formula: C
8H
16O
2. linearFormula: CH
3(CH
2)
4COOC
2H
5. vapor density: 5 (vs air). Quality Level: 100. Assay: ≥. 99%. form: liquid. refractive index:
n20/D 1.407 (lit.). bp: 168 . °C (lit.). density: 0.869 . g/mL . at 25 . °C (lit.). SMILES string: CCCCCC(: O)OCC. InChI: 1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)10-4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3. InChI key: SHZIWNPUGXLXDT-UHFFFAOYSA-N. Pictograms: GHS02. Signal Word: Warning. Hazard Statements: H226. Precautionary Statements: P210 - P370 + P378. Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3. Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids. WGK: WGK 1. Flash Point(F): 127.4 °F - closed cup. Flash Point(C): 53 °C - closed cup. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter.