N-HEXYL METHYL ETHER

CAS NO.：4747-07-3
Empirical Formula: C7H16O
Molecular Weight: 116.2
MDL number: MFCD00015350
EINECS: 225-263-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 17:24:02

What is N-HEXYL METHYL ETHER?

Chemical properties

Colorless, clear liquid; sweet, herbal, lavender, fruity aroma. Odor and/or flavor used in agate, basil, camphor, lavender, oregano, etc

Occurrence

Reported to be found in Lavandin oil Abrialis (0.06%) and Lavandin oil Grosso (0.05%)

The Uses of N-HEXYL METHYL ETHER

Apart from very occasional application in certain fresh topnotes, N-Hexyl methyl ether finds mostly its place in masking odors and industrial fragrances. Its peculiar type of green note has tempted some perfumers to use it in Jasmin and other florals, but it seems that competition from many new "green" materials is far too strong.

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl hexyl ether is an ether.

Aroma threshold values

Herbal-type, medium strength odor; recommend smelling in a 10.0% solution or less

Flammability and Explosibility

Flammable

Synthesis

N-Hexyl methyl ether's synthesis method: 1) by dehydration of Methanol plus Hexanol. 2) from Hexyl chloride plus Sodium methylate.

Properties of N-HEXYL METHYL ETHER

Melting point:	-95.35°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	125 °C
Density	0.77
vapor pressure	21.85hPa at 24℃
refractive index	1.3950 to 1.3980
FEMA	4291 \| METHYL HEXYL ETHER
Flash point:	20 °C
solubility	Soluble in ethanol fixed oils, propylene glycol. Slightly soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet painty herbal lavender fruity
Water Solubility	660.9mg/L at 24℃
JECFA Number	2138
CAS DataBase Reference	4747-07-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Hexane, 1-methoxy- (4747-07-3)

Safety information for N-HEXYL METHYL ETHER

Signal word	Danger
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.