Hexyl Benzoate

Product Name:

Hexyl benzoate

Synonyms:

1-hexylbenzoate;Hexylester kyseliny benzoove;hexylesterkyselinybenzoove;N-HEXYL BENZOATE;BENZOIC ACID HEXYL ESTER;BENZOIC ACID N-HEXYL ESTER;HEXYL BENZOATE;FEMA 3691

CAS:

6789-88-4

MF:

C13H18O2

MW:

206.28

EINECS:

229-856-5

Product Categories:

Alphabetical Listings;Flavors and Fragrances;G-H

Mol File:

6789-88-4.mol

Boiling point 

272 °C(lit.)

density 

0.98 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

3691 | HEXYL BENZOATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.493(lit.)

Fp 

>230 °F

JECFA Number

854

BRN 

2048117

CAS DataBase Reference

6789-88-4(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzoic acid, hexyl ester(6789-88-4)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzoic acid, hexyl ester (6789-88-4)

Risk Statements 

38-36/38

Safety Statements 

36-60-37-26-23

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

DH1490000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29163100

Hazardous Substances Data

6789-88-4(Hazardous Substances Data)

Description

Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney balsamic odor. Hexyl benzoate may be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Chemical Properties

Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney, balsamic odor

Chemical Properties

Hexyl Benzoate is a liquid with a balsamic, green, melon-like odor. It is used in perfumery.

Uses

Hexyl benzoate is used as a fragrance for soaps, perfumes, and creams.

Preparation

By esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions

General Description

Clear colorless liquid.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Hexyl benzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Fire Hazard

Hexyl benzoate is probably combustible.