Sign In to View Organizational & Contract Pricing.
Select a Size
Change View
About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH(OH)CH2CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
160.21
FEMA Number:
3545
Council of Europe no.:
4101
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.535
EC Number:
218-973-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
Organoleptic:
grape; green; citrus; fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
agency
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
assay
≥98%
refractive index
n20/D 1.428 (lit.)
bp
90-92 °C/14 mmHg (lit.)
density
0.974 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
fragrance allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
grape; green; citrus; fruity; sweet
SMILES string
CCCC(O)CC(=O)OCC
InChI
1S/C8H16O3/c1-3-5-7(9)6-8(10)11-4-2/h7,9H,3-6H2,1-2H3
InChI key
LYRIITRHDCNUHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate is the key volatile flavor compound of orange juice. It also occurs in pineapple, wood apple, caja fruit and tamarillo fruit.
Application
- Novel Antiviral Activity of Ethyl 3-Hydroxyhexanoate Against Coxsackievirus B Infection.: Discusses the potential antiviral properties of Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, positioning it as a candidate for therapeutic use against Coxsackievirus, with implications for pharmaceutical applications and virology (Olasunkanmi et al., 2022).
- RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate, CAS Registry Number 2305-25-1.: A comprehensive safety assessment of Ethyl 3-hydroxyhexanoate used in fragrance formulations, emphasizing its toxicological profile and safe usage in consumer products (Api et al., 2020).
Storage Class
10 - Combustible liquids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
201.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
94 °C - closed cup
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
Choose from one of the most recent versions:
Already Own This Product?
Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.
Related Content
Effect of fermentation on free and bound volatile compounds of orange juice.
Fan G, et al.
Flavour and Fragrance Journal, 24(5), 219-225 (2009)
Volatile flavor components of wood apple (Feronia limonia) and a processed product.
MacLeod AJ & Pieris NM.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 29(1), 49-53 (1981)
Aroma profiles of pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus [L.] Merr.) and pineapple products.
Elss S, et al.
LWT--Food Science and Technology, 38(3), 263-274 (2005)