Ethyl hexanoate
Agent Name
Ethyl hexanoate
Alternative Name
Ethyl caproate
CAS Number
123-66-0
Formula
C8-H16-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethyl caproate; Ethyl hexanoate (caproate); Ethyl hexanoate (caproate) (natural); Ethyl hexoate; Hexanoic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Hexanoic acid ethyl ester; [Merck Index] UN3272
Category
Esters (<C12)
Description
Colorless to yellowish liquid with a pleasant odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used to make artificial fruit flavors; [Merck Index] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Used to flavor animal feeds; [ExPub: EFSA - FEEDAP] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
A moderate skin irritant; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] A skin and strong eye irritant; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.56 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Esters, n.o.s."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
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Processes
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