Description
Amyl hexanoate, 100G
≥98%, FG
Synonym(s):
n-Pentyl hexanoate, Amyl caproate, NSC 53794, Pentyl caproate, Hexanoic acid pentyl ester, NSC 46119
Linear Formula:
CH3(CH2)4CO2(CH2)4CH3
CAS Number:
540-07-8
Molecular Weight:
186.29
PROPERTIES
Quality Level
400,
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG
Halal
Agency/Method
meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515
assay
≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.42 (lit.)
bp
226 °C (lit.)
density
0.858 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
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Flavors and Fragrances
Organoleptic
green; waxy; fruity; sweet
food allergen
no known allergens
General description
Amyl hexanoate is a volatile flavor compound that is reported to occur in mayhaw fruit, apricot, and banana.