Identification

Namehexanol
IUPAChexan-1-ol
CAS Number111-27-3
EINECS203-852-3
FDA UNII6CP2QER8GS
Molecular FormulaC6 H14 O
Molecular Weight102.17678000
MDL NumberMFCD00002982
Nikkaji NumberJ1.987I
Beilstein0969167
CoE Number53
XlogP32.00 (est)

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring91 hexyl alcohol
DG SANTE Food Flavourings02.005 hexan-1-ol
FEMA Number2567
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)111-27-3 ; HEXYL ALCOHOL
FDA RegulationFDA PART 172 -- FOOD ADDITIVES PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION TO FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed Yes
Melting Point -52.00 to -51.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point 156.00 to 157.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 2.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.947000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density 4.5 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 140.00 °F. TCC ( 60.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.030
Soluble in alcohol

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesantifoaming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Pungent, etherial, fusel oil, fruity and alcoholic, sweet with a green top note
green; herbaceous; woody; sweet
Sweet, Green, Herbaceous, Woody
fresh, oily, slightly fruity, caprylic, fermented note
Taste Description
at 20.00 ppm.
green, sweet, leaf-, apple-like
green fruity apple skin oily
Nice green, fruity and winey notes

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
European informationMost important hazard(s):
Human Experience1 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicityoral-rat LD50 720 mg/kg
Dermal Toxicityskin-rabbit LD50 3100 ul/kg
Inhalation Toxicityinhalation-rat LC > 1060 ppm/6H

GHS Classification

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

Safety in Use

Categorycosmetic, flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for hexanol usage levels up to1.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Structure ClassI
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 / puddings0.22000
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 bay rum FR boronia FR cognac FL cognac FR cucumber FL cucumber FR dillenia FL guava FR guava FR jonquil FR lavandin FR lavender FL/FR lavender flower FL/FR lavender spike lavender FL mandarin FR mandarin FR mandarin clementine mandarin FR orris FR pansy FL/FR petitgrain mandarin oil replacer FR petunia FR rum FL rum FL rum raisin FL rum spice FL saki FR sherry FL starfruit FR strawberry FL strawberry strawberry jam FL strawberry wild strawberry FL/FR tangelo FR tangerine FL tangerine FL tequila FR violet FL violet FR violet leaf FR wallflower FL whiskey FL whiskey bourbon whiskey FL whiskey sour FL wine burgundy wine FL wine chablis wine FL wine marsala wine FL wine port wine FL wine sangria wine FL wine sauterne wine FL wine sherry wine FR yew

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

alcohol C 6 natural alcohol C-6 alcohol C-6 (n-hexanol), natural alcohol C-6 (natural) alcohol C-6 FCC alcohol C-6 natural alcohol C6 alcohol C6 natural amyl carbinol caproic alcohol caproyl alcohol EPAL 6 hexan-1-ol N- hexan-1-ol hexanol 1- hexanol N- hexanol nat. hexanol hexanol (hexyl alcohol) natural hexanol nat hexyl alcohol 1- hexyl alcohol N- hexyl alcohol hexyl alcohol natural N- hexyl alcohol natural hexyl alcohol, natural hexylalcohol 1- hydroxyhexane Info: Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.) PubMed: Chemical composition and aroma evaluation of essential oils from Evolvulus alsinoides L. PubMed: Flavor of cold-hardy grapes: impact of berry maturity and environmental conditions. PubMed: Headspace volatile components of Canadian grown low-tannin faba bean (Vicia faba L.) genotypes. PubMed: Influence of lipid content and lipoxygenase on flavor volatiles in the tomato peel and flesh. 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