Identification

Nameethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
IUPACethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
CAS Number2305-25-1
EINECS218-973-7
FDA UNII2M3L6B34FF
Molecular FormulaC8 H16 O3
Molecular Weight160.21312000
MDL NumberMFCD00036604
Nikkaji NumberJ126.500H
CoE Number11764

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring601 ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.535 ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate
FEMA Number3545
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)2305-25-1 ; ETHYL 3-HYDROXYHEXANOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.97000 to 0.98400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.071 to 8.188
Refractive Index 1.42600 to 1.43000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 101.00 to 102.00 °C. @ 14.00 mm Hg, 85.00 to 90.00 °C. @ 10.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.006000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 5.5 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 202.00 °F. TCC ( 94.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.117 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium
Substantivity > 24 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Fruity, grape, green, sweet, hay like with citrus nuances
A smoky, leathery, fatty odor with cheesy and fruity nuances
Powerful fruity, fresh, green
Powerful fruity, fresh, green
Odor sample from Bedoukian Research, Inc.
Taste Description
sweet fruity tropical grape grassy hay cranberry citrus
at 80.00 ppm.
Cheese, overripe fruit
Fruity juicy taste. Useful in citrus flavours to bring juicy effect

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)60.00 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
beverages(nonalcoholic)-
beverages(alcoholic)-
breakfast cereal-
cheese-
chewing gum-
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy-
fruit ices-
gelatins / puddings-
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy-
imitation dairy-
instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
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

FR citrus FR fruit FR fruit juicy fruit FR grape FR grapefruit FR hay new mown hay FR leather FR mandarin FR orange FL smoke FR tobacco

Natural Occurrence

citrus fruits PMC cognac PMC grape grapefruit juice malpighia glabra l. fruit oil @ 0.10% Data mango fruit orange fruit juice orange oil papaya fruit passion fruit pineapple fruit quince fruit strawberry wild strawberry fruit tangerine fruit juice wine red wine wine white wine

Synonyms

ethyl 3 hydroxy hexanoate (caproate) ethyl 3-hydroxy caproate natural ethyl 3-hydroxy caproate synthetic ethyl 3-hydroxy hexanoate ethyl 3-hydroxycaproate ethyl beta-hydroxycaproate ethyl-3-hydroxy caproate ethyl-3-hydroxy hexanoate hexanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester 3- hydroxyhexanoic acid ethyl ester leather caproate Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)