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Ethyl hexanoate

Ethyl caproate

Ester · Ester · C₈H₁₆O₂

Chemical structure of Ethyl hexanoate
2D structure PubChem / NCI CIR

Chemical info

CAS number CAS
123-66-0
Molecular formula
C₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight
144.21 g/mol
Origin
Nature-identical
Odor family
Fruity
Note
Top
Aroma
Red apple and pineapple with wine and green banana nuances.

History

Ethyl hexanoate (ethyl caproate) occurs in apple and pineapple and is an aroma compound of sake and wine.

In perfumery

Used in apple, pineapple and tropical fruit accords.

Connections

EvokesApple, Pineapple
Found in natureApple, Pineapple

Regulatory status

No specific limit
IFRA 51
No dedicated IFRA Standard in the IFRA library as of Amendment 51.
EU CosReg
No specific entry in Annex II or III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
EU allergen 2023/1545
Not on the list of fragrance allergens requiring labelling, including after Regulation (EU) 2023/1545.

Sources

  1. NCI/CADD Chemical Identifier Resolver, CAS 123-66-0
  2. IFRA Standards Library, Amendments up to 51
  3. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text of 18.05.2026, Annexes II and III