N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE
Hexyl octanoate
CAS: 1117-55-1
Molecular Formula: C14H28O2
N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE - Names and Identifiers
| Name | Hexyl octanoate |
| Synonyms | FEMA 2575 Hexyl octanoate HEXYL OCTANOATE HEXYL CAPRYLATE N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE octanoicacidhexylester Octanoicacid,hexylester HEXYL CAPRYLATE, NATURAL |
| CAS | 1117-55-1 |
| EINECS | 214-247-9 |
N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C14H28O2 |
| Molar Mass | 228.37 |
| Density | 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -30.6°C |
| Boling Point | 307 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 175 |
| Storage Condition | 室温,干燥 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.431(lit.) |
| MDL | MFCD00048920 |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless liquid. Fresh vegetable aroma, with weak fruit aroma and sweet raw fruit taste. Boiling point 227 ℃ melting point -31 ℃. Soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water. Natural products are found in fresh apples, apple juice, apricots, bananas, melons, strawberry juice, beer, malt whisky, cider, wine, apple brandy, etc. |
N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE - Risk and Safety
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | RH0763500 |
| Toxicity | GRAS(FEMA)LD50＞5g/kg(大鼠，经口)。 |
N-HEXYL CAPRYLATE - Introduction
Hexyl octanoate is an organic compound with the chemical formula C8H16O2. The following is a description of its nature, use, preparation and safety information:
1. Nature:
-Appearance: Hexyl octanoate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
-Solubility: It is miscible with a variety of organic solvents, but hardly soluble in water.
-Odor: Hexyl octanoate has a pungent odor.
-Melting point and boiling point: melting point is -28 ℃, boiling point is 225 ℃.
-Density: Density is 0.91g/cm³.
2. Use:
-Industrial applications: Hexyl octanoate is commonly used as plastic plasticizers, solvents and soluble oils, and is widely used in coatings, inks, dyes, resins, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
-Pharmaceutical applications: It is used as a drug encapsulation material or solvent in certain pharmaceutical preparations.
-Laboratory use: Hexyl octanoate is used as a solvent and extractant in the laboratory, and is used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
3. Preparation method:
- Hexyl octanoate is usually obtained by the reaction of octanol (octanoic acid) and hexanoic anhydride. This reaction is carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst, such as sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid.
4. Safety Information:
- Hexyl octanoate is considered to be a low-toxic compound, but it still needs to be used safely.
-Avoid skin contact and inhalation during use. In case of skin contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical help.
- Hexyl octanoate has high volatility, should avoid contact with open flames, and use in a well-ventilated place.
-It is recommended to wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and protective clothing when performing the operation.
Please keep in mind that this is only a brief introduction to the nature, use, formulation and safety information of Hexyl octanoate, and relevant literature and safety information are required for details.
1. Nature:
-Appearance: Hexyl octanoate is a colorless to pale yellow liquid.
-Solubility: It is miscible with a variety of organic solvents, but hardly soluble in water.
-Odor: Hexyl octanoate has a pungent odor.
-Melting point and boiling point: melting point is -28 ℃, boiling point is 225 ℃.
-Density: Density is 0.91g/cm³.
2. Use:
-Industrial applications: Hexyl octanoate is commonly used as plastic plasticizers, solvents and soluble oils, and is widely used in coatings, inks, dyes, resins, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
-Pharmaceutical applications: It is used as a drug encapsulation material or solvent in certain pharmaceutical preparations.
-Laboratory use: Hexyl octanoate is used as a solvent and extractant in the laboratory, and is used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
3. Preparation method:
- Hexyl octanoate is usually obtained by the reaction of octanol (octanoic acid) and hexanoic anhydride. This reaction is carried out in the presence of an acidic catalyst, such as sulfuric acid or p-toluenesulfonic acid.
4. Safety Information:
- Hexyl octanoate is considered to be a low-toxic compound, but it still needs to be used safely.
-Avoid skin contact and inhalation during use. In case of skin contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical help.
- Hexyl octanoate has high volatility, should avoid contact with open flames, and use in a well-ventilated place.
-It is recommended to wear appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, goggles and protective clothing when performing the operation.
Please keep in mind that this is only a brief introduction to the nature, use, formulation and safety information of Hexyl octanoate, and relevant literature and safety information are required for details.
Last Update：2024-04-09 19:05:00
