Ethyl hexanoate
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Preferred IUPAC name Ethyl hexanoate | |
Other names Ethyl caproate Caproic acid ethyl ester | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.004.220 |
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Chemical formula | 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] |
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Chemical compound
Ethyl hexanoate is the ester resulting from the condensation of hexanoic acid and ethanol. It has fruity aroma similar to apple peel.[2]
References
- ^ 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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