Hexyl benzoate
- CAS NO.：6789-88-4
- Empirical Formula: C13H18O2
- Molecular Weight: 206.28
- MDL number: MFCD00051714
- EINECS: 229-856-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:26:13
What is Hexyl benzoate?
Description
Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney balsamic odor. Hexyl benzoate may be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions.
Chemical properties
Hexyl Benzoate is a liquid with a balsamic, green, melon-like odor. It is used in perfumery.
Chemical properties
Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney, balsamic odor
Occurrence
Reported found in lingonberry, peach, apricot, Parmesan cheese, butter, black tea, yellow passion fruit, sopadilla fruit (Achras sapota L.) and Roman chamomile oil.
The Uses of Hexyl benzoate
Hexyl benzoate is used as a fragrance for soaps, perfumes, and creams.
Preparation
By esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions
Definition
ChEBI: Hexyl benzoate is a benzoate ester.
General Description
Clear colorless liquid.
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
Hexyl benzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.
Fire Hazard
Hexyl benzoate is probably combustible.
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Properties of Hexyl benzoate
| Boiling point: | 272 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor pressure | 0.2Pa at 24℃ |
| FEMA | 3691 | HEXYL BENZOATE |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | >230 °F |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Insoluble in water |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh balsam sappy clean woody |
| Water Solubility | 15.1mg/L at 24℃ |
| JECFA Number | 854 |
| BRN | 2048117 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 6789-88-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Benzoic acid, hexyl ester(6789-88-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Benzoic acid, hexyl ester (6789-88-4) |
Safety information for Hexyl benzoate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. |
Computed Descriptors for Hexyl benzoate
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