Description

3-Hexyl Acetate is a versatile ester compound valued for its solvent properties and distinctive organoleptic profile. It serves as an effective, medium-boiling solvent for coatings, inks, and industrial cleaning formulations, offering a favorable balance of evaporation rate and solvency power. This chemical is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable performance ingredients.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent and fragrance component, imparting fruity, green, or waxy notes to food, beverages, and personal care products.
• Industrial Solvent: Acts as a medium-polarity solvent in paints, coatings, inks, and adhesive formulations, facilitating resin dissolution and film formation.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in organic synthesis for the production of more complex esters, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Extraction Agent: Employed in the extraction and purification of natural products, oils, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Plasticizer and Additive: Functions as a co-solvent or processing aid in polymer and plastic manufacturing to improve workability.
• Cleaning and Degreasing Formulations: An effective component in industrial and electronic cleaning solutions for removing oils and greases.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Hexyl Acetate
CAS No.	40780-64-1
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexan-3-yl acetate; 3-Hexanol, acetate; Acetic acid 3-hexyl ester; 3-Acetoxyhexane; 3-Hexanyl acetate; (Hexan-3-yl) ethanoate
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Quality Control

Our 3-Hexyl Acetate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for purity and identity verification, to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry benchmarks. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.865 - 0.875
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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