propylene glycol monohexanoate

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2-hydroxypropyl hexanoate

C9 H18 O3 MW: 174.24006000 fruity
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Identification

Namepropylene glycol monohexanoate
EINECS254-506-3
FDA UNII39RQR15921
Molecular FormulaC9 H18 O3
Molecular Weight174.24006000
Nikkaji NumberJ106.470C

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1983 propyleneglycol monohexanoate

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.96300 to 0.96900 @ 20.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.022 to 8.072
Refractive Index 1.43000 to 1.43600 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 263.00 to 265.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 220.00 °F. TCC ( 104.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 1.821 (est)
Soluble in alcohol

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

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

Categorysolvents/deluents for flavor and/or fragrance agents
Recommendation for propylene glycol monohexanoate usage levels up tonot for fragrance use.
baked goods20.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)1.00000
beverages(alcoholic)3.00000
breakfast cereal-
cheese5.00000
chewing gum20.00000
condiments / relishes-
confectionery froastings-
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy3.00000
fruit ices2.00000
gelatins / puddings2.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy10.00000
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 candy20.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces-

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Potential Uses

solvents

Natural Occurrence

not found in nature

Synonyms

hexanoic acid 2-hydroxy-1-methyl ethyl ester hexanoic acid 2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl ester hexanoic acid 2-hydroxypropyl ester hexanoic acid, 2-hydroxypropyl ester hexanoic acid,2-hydroxypropyl ester 2- hydroxypropyl hexanoate propyleneglycol monohexanoate Try the PubMed Search.