Molecular Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molar Mass | 158.24 |
Density | 0.871 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -57.5°C |
Boling Point | 73-74 °C/10 mmHg (lit.) |
Flash Point | 149°F |
JECFA Number | 144 |
Water Solubility | 63.1mg/L at 20℃ |
Vapor Presure | 0.557mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | clear liquid |
Color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.413(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless to light yellow liquid. It has pear, blue, fruit, mildew and soil and spicy flavor. Boiling point of 180 °c or 73~74 °c (1333Pa). Soluble in ethanol and propylene glycol. Practically insoluble in water. Natural products are found in fresh apples, apple juice, apricot, melon, cheese, hop oil, rum, cocoa, etc. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | UA2462200 |
HS Code | 29155090 |
FEMA | 2576 | HEXYL PROPIONATE |
LogP | 3.9 at 35℃ |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA)LD50>5 g/kg (rat, oral). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): alcohol-free beverage 5.7; Candy 21.0; Baked products 22.0; Cold drink 23.0. FDA,§ 172.515: Limited to Moderate Amount. |
use | food spices. |
Production method | It is obtained by direct esterification of n-hexanol and propionic acid. |