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Hexyl acetate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Hexyl acetate
Other names n-Hexyl acetate; Capryl acetate; 1-Hexyl acetate; Hexyl ethanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	142-92-7
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:87510
ChemSpider	8568
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.066
EC Number	205-572-7
PubChem CID	8908
UNII	7U7KU3MWT0
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6022006
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES O=C(OCCCCCC)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.214 g·mol
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.8673 g/cm
Melting point	−80 °C (−112 °F; 193 K)
Boiling point	155–156 °C (311–313 °F; 428–429 K)
Solubility in water	0.4 g/L (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	43 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). N verify (what is  ?) Infobox references

Hexyl acetate is an ester with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂. It is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils. It is also used as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.

Hexyl acetate is also used as a flavoring because of its fruity odor, and it is naturally present in many fruits (such as apples and plums) as well as alcoholic beverages.

References

1. Record of Hexyl acetate in the GESTIS Substance Database of the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, accessed on 17 Aug 2010.
2. ^ Stoye, D. "Solvents". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. doi:10.1002/14356007.a24_437. ISBN 978-3527306732.
3. Gomez, E.; Ledbetter, C. (1994). "Comparative Study of the Aromatic Profiles of Two Different Plum Species: Prunus salicina Lindl and Prunus simonii L." (PDF). Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 65 (1): 111–115. doi:10.1002/jsfa.2740650116.

• Acetate esters
• Ester solvents
• Sweet-smelling chemicals
• Hexyl esters