Hexyl benzoate
Agent Name
Hexyl benzoate
CAS Number
6789-88-4
Formula
C13-H18-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Hexyl benzoate; Benzoic acid, hexyl ester; N-Hexyl benzoate; Hexylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]; n-Hexylbenzoate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Benzoic Acid Derivatives
Description
Colorless liquid; Insoluble in water; [CAMEO] Colorless or yellow liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fragrance (e.g., for perfumes, soaps, detergents, and creams); [HSDB]
Comments
A mild skin and eye irritant; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent; [JECFA]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
32 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
bp = 272 deg C at 770 mm Hg; [HSDB] Flash point = 148 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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