Identification

Namehexyl octanoate
IUPAChexyl octanoate
CAS Number1117-55-1
EINECS214-247-9
FDA UNIIGU3S7YK802
Molecular FormulaC14 H28 O2
Molecular Weight228.37556000
MDL NumberMFCD00048920
Nikkaji NumberJ65.649F
Beilstein1769635
CoE Number394
XlogP35.30 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring175 hexyl octanoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.113 hexyl octanoate
FEMA Number2575
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)1117-55-1 ; HEXYL OCTANOATE
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.85700 to 0.86000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.131 to 7.156
Refractive Index 1.42700 to 1.43100 @ 20.00 °C.
Melting Point -30.60 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 307.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.005000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 5.880 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water
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Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Fruity, green, waxy, berry, apple and estery
Vegetable, Slightly Fruity, Sweet, Green
FRESH, VEGETABLE, FRUITY
fatty, fruity; apple-, banana- and strawberry-like
Taste Description
at 30.00 ppm.
SWEET, GREEN, FRUITY
fatty, fruity; green, apple, berry; fresh waxy nuances

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience4 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
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 hexyl octanoate usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)1.30 (μg/capita/day)
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instant coffee / tea-
jams / jellies-
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits-
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors-
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sugar substitutes-
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Potential Uses

FR apple FL brandy apple brandy FR banana FL beer FL fruit tropical fruit FR grape FR melon FR pear FR strawberry

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

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