Hexyl propionate
- CAS NO.：2445-76-3
- Empirical Formula: C9H18O2
- Molecular Weight: 158.24
- MDL number: MFCD00085197
- EINECS: 219-495-1
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-06-24 18:39:39
What is Hexyl propionate?
Description
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste. May be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid.
Chemical properties
Hexyl propionate has an earthy, acrid odor suggestive of rotting fruits and a sweet, metallic-fruity taste
Occurrence
Reported found in hops, apple, apricot, melon, Gruyere cheese, passion fruit, plum, spineless monkey orange and German chamomile oil.
The Uses of Hexyl propionate
Hexyl propionate is used in flavor compositions mainly for imitation Cocoa or Chocolate and in a few types of fruit flavor.
Definition
ChEBI: A propanoate ester of hexan-1-ol.
Preparation
By esterification of n-hexanol with propionic acid
Aroma threshold values
Detection: 8 ppb
General Description
Hexyl propionate is a volatile flavor compound mainly found in different varieties of apple. It also occurs in muskmelon.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10 ppm
Properties of Hexyl propionate
| Melting point: | -57.5°C |
| Boiling point: | 73-74 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.871 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| FEMA | 2576 | HEXYL PROPIONATE |
| Flash point: | 149 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. pear green fruity musty rotting fruit |
| Water Solubility | 63.1mg/L at 20℃ |
| JECFA Number | 144 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2445-76-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Propanoic acid, hexyl ester(2445-76-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Propanoic acid, hexyl ester (2445-76-3) |
Safety information for Hexyl propionate
| Signal word | Warning |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for Hexyl propionate
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