Ethyl caproate (CAS N° 123-66-0)​

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Ethyl caproate

Ethyl Hexanoate ; Hexanoic acid ethyl ester ; Ethyl hexoate

Ethyl caproate (CAS N° 123-66-0)​

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ETHYL CAPROATE

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Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° :

    123-66-0
  • EINECS number :

    204-640-3
  • FEMA number :

    2439
  • FLAVIS number :

    09.060
  • JECFA number :

    31
  • Volatility :

    Head
  • Price Range :

Physico-chemical properties

Physico chemical properties

  • Appearance :

    Colorless liquid
  • Density :

    0,869
  • Refractive Index @20°C :

    1,406 - 1,409
  • Optical rotation :

    Data not available.
  • Vapor pressure :

    2,21 hPa @25°C 60 hPa @50°C (calc)
  • Flash Point :

    53°C
  • Molecular formula :

    C8H16O2
  • Molecular Weight :

    144,21 g/mol
  • Log P :

    2,8
  • Fusion Point :

    Donnée indisponible.
  • Boiling Point :

    168°C
  • Detection Threshold :

    0,3 à 5 ppb (0,0000005%)
Utilisation

Chemistry & Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Ethyl Caproate is used in exotic, fruity, tropical fruits and yellow fruits notes to ripen fruits. Also used in cheese notes, fruity and floral accords. Can accompany aldehydes in a rose accord.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Ethyl Caproate is present in many fruits such as apple, guava or banana and in some cheeses, among others. There is also an Ethyl Caproate of natural origin.

Isomerism :

Ethyl Caproate does not have any isomer used in perfumery.

Synthesis precursor :

Ethyl Caproate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Synthesis route :

Ethyl Caproate is synthesized by an esterification reaction between Hexanoic Acid and ethanol, using acid catalysis.

Stability :

May form caproic acid through time

Other comments :

Data not available.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

Allergens :

This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

IFRA 51th :

This ingredient is not restricted for the 51th amendment

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