Allyl hexanoate
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IUPAC name
prop-2-enyl hexanoate | |
Other names
Allyl caproate; Allyl n-caproate; 2-Propenyl n-hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester | |
Identifiers | |
123-68-2 = | |
ChemSpider | 29006 |
EC number | 204-642-4 |
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Jmol-3D images | Image Image |
PubChem | 31266 |
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Properties | |
Molecular formula |
C9H16O2 |
Molar mass | 156.22 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid[1] |
Density | 0.887 g/mL[2] 0.884-0.892 g/mL[1] |
Boiling point | 190 to 191 °C (374 to 376 °F; 463 to 464 K)[1] 75-76 °C (15 mmHg)[2] |
Insoluble[1] | |
Hazards | |
R-phrases | R22 R24 R51/53 |
S-phrases | (S2) S26 S36/37/39 S45 S61 |
Flash point | 66 °C (151 °F; 339 K) [1] |
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa) | |
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Allyl hexanoate is a colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.
Uses
Allyl hexanoate is employed principally in the formulation of pineapple flavors but it can also be used for peach and apricot essences and for apple blossom, peach blossom, and wisteria perfume compositions.[1] Allyl caproate is an ingredient of some lipstick perfumes. It also adds a sweet juicy note to citrus flavors. It is also used as an additive to cigarettes.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Allyl hexanoate at The Good Scents Company
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Allyl caproate at Sigma-Aldrich