Hexyl acetate

Hexyl acetate[1]
IUPAC name Hexyl acetate
Other names n-Hexyl acetate; Capryl acetate; 1-Hexyl acetate
Identifiers
CAS number	142-92-7 Y
PubChem	8908
ChemSpider	8568 Y
UNII	7U7KU3MWT0 Y
EC number	205-572-7
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C(OCCCCCC)C
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Y Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYAT
Properties
Molecular formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.21 g mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.8673 g/cm3
Melting point	−80 °C; −112 °F; 193 K
Boiling point	171.5 °C; 340.7 °F; 444.6 K
Solubility in water	0.4 g/L (20 °C)
Y (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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Hexyl acetate is an ester with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂. It is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils. It is also used as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.^[2]

Hexyl acetate is also used as a flavoring because of its fruity odor, and it is naturally present in many fruits and alcoholic beverages, such as apples and plums.^[2][3]

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