hexyl decanoate
decanoic acid, hexyl ester
Identification
| Name | hexyl decanoate |
| IUPAC | hexyl decanoate |
| CAS Number | 10448-26-7 |
| EINECS | 233-932-3 |
| FDA UNII | D2D42X538B |
| Molecular Formula | C16 H32 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 256.42944000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD01050431 |
| Nikkaji Number | J115.102I |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1874 hexyl decanoate |
| FEMA Number | 4342 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 10448-26-7 ; HEXYL DECANOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 98.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.85700 to 0.86300 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.139 to 7.189 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43200 to 1.43800 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 303.00 to 305.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 283.00 °F. TCC ( 139.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 6.899 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
| Similar Items | note |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | fresh green |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for hexyl decanoate usage levels up to | 8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.30000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 0.50000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | 0.50000 |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 1.00000 |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | 0.50000 |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
decanoic acid hexyl ester
decanoic acid, hexyl ester
decanoic acid, hexylester
hexyl caprate
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Synthesis of alkyl esters by cutinase in miniemulsion and organic solvent media.
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Signals and cues in the recruitment behavior of stingless bees (Meliponini).
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The effect of increased yeast alcohol acetyltransferase and esterase activity on the flavour profiles of wine and distillates.
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Hexyl decanoate, the first trail pheromone compound identified in a stingless bee, Trigona recursa.
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Effect of increased yeast alcohol acetyltransferase activity on flavor profiles of wine and distillates.
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Effect of cytochrome b5 on fatty acid omega- and (omega-1)-hydroxylation catalyzed by partially purified cytochrome P-450 from rabbit kidney cortex microsomes.