Description

Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate is a high-purity ester compound, also known as Hexyl 2-Methylbutanoate. It serves as a versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate prized for its fruity, apple-like aroma profile. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking consistent quality and reliable supply for their formulations.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing fruity, green, and apple notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart apple, pear, and other fruit flavors in beverages, candies, and baked goods.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Incorporated as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products.
• Household Products: Utilized to provide pleasant scents in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning agents.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for specialty chemicals.
• Industrial Applications: Potential use as a solvent or processing aid in niche industrial formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate
CAS No.	10032-15-2
Molecular Formula	C11H22O2
Molecular Weight	186.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl 2-Methylbutanoate; 2-Methylbutyric Acid Hexyl Ester; Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate; Appleate; FEMA 3499; Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate; n-Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate; Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl ester
EINECS	233-107-7

Quality Control

Our Hexyl 2-Methylbutyrate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, including FEMA and FCC guidelines for food-grade materials where applicable. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and other critical parameters are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.418 - 1.422
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.860 - 0.870
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.