Caproic acid propyl ester

Synonym(s):n-Propyl hexanoate;Caproic acid propyl ester;Propyl caproate

Colorless liquid

n-Propyl hexanoate has an ether-like odor with a pineapple–blackberry undertone. It has a sweet, fruity flavor of blackberry and plum.

n-Propyl hexanoate is a solvent for polar compounds and a fragrance used to replicate fruit scents and as.

n-Propyl hexanoate is a solvent for polar compounds and a fragrance used to replicate fruit scents and as

ChEBI: A hexanoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of the carboxy group of hexanoic acid (caproic acid) with propan-1-ol.

By esterification of hexanoic acid with propyl alcohol in benzene solution in the presence of p-toluenesulfonic acid.

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: pineapple, fruity, sweet, tropical, fresh green and juicy.

Melting point:	-69 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	187 °C (lit.)
Density	0.867 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.412(lit.)
FEMA	2949 \| PROPYL HEXANOATE
Flash point:	125 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet fruity juicy pineapple green tropical
JECFA Number	161
CAS DataBase Reference	626-77-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Propyl caproate(626-77-7)
EPA Substance Registry System	Propyl hexanoate (626-77-7)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.