Hexyl Formate
| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Hexyl Formate | CAS No. | 629-33-4 |
| Synonyms | hexylmethanoate; n-hexylformate | Chinese Name | 甲酸正己酯 |
| Molecular Formula | C7H14O2 | Molecular Weight | 130.19 |
| UN No. | 3272 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | WARNING |
| Pictograms | GHS02 · Flammable |
| Hazard Statements | H226 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210P233P240P241P242P243P280P303+P361+P353P370+P378P403+P235P501 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties |
Section 2. Hazards Identification
H226 (100%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1498 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
colourless liquid with an ethereal, fruity, leafy, green odour
155.00 to 156.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
176.7 °C
-62.6 °C
very slightly
miscible with alcohol, ether; slightly soluble in water
(in ethanol)
0.8789(20 °C)
1.404-1.409
Optical coefficient
Refractive index
Surface tension
Thermal expansion coefficient
Viscosity
EU Flavoring substances
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Fragrance Ingredient (Hexyl formate) -> IFRA transparency List
Disclaimer: This information is compiled for reference only and does not replace the manufacturer's official Safety Data Sheet. Always consult the supplier's SDS before handling any chemical.
