Ethyl hexanoate
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Ethyl hexanoate | |
| Other names
Ethyl caproate
Caproic acid ethyl ester | |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.220 |
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| Properties | |
| C8H16O2 | |
| Molar mass | 144.214 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid[1] |
| Odor | Fruity[1] |
| Density | 0.87 g/cm3[1] |
| Melting point | −67 °C (−89 °F; 206 K)[1] |
| Boiling point | 168 °C (334 °F; 441 K)[1] |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Ethyl hexanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of hexanoic acid and ethanol. It has fruity aroma similar to apple peel.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Record in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- ^ Zheng LY, Sun GM, Liu YG, Lv LL, Yang WX, Zhao WF, Wei CB (2012-06-14). "Aroma volatile compounds from two fresh pineapple varieties in China". International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 13 (6): 7383–92. doi:10.3390/ijms13067383. PMC 3397533. PMID 22837701.
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