Chemical Properties
Colorless, clear liquid; sweet, herbal, lavender, fruity aroma. Odor and/or flavor used in agate, basil, camphor, lavender,
oregano, etc
Occurrence
Reported to be found in Lavandin oil Abrialis (0.06%) and Lavandin oil Grosso (0.05%)
Uses
Apart from very occasional application in certain fresh topnotes, N-Hexyl methyl ether finds mostly its place in masking odors and industrial fragrances. Its peculiar type of green note has tempted some perfumers to use it in Jasmin and other florals, but it seems that competition from many new "green" materials is far too strong.
Definition
ChEBI: Methyl hexyl ether is an ether.
Aroma threshold values
Herbal-type, medium strength odor; recommend smelling in a 10.0% solution or less
Flammability and Explosibility
Flammable
Synthesis
N-Hexyl methyl ether's synthesis method: 1) by dehydration of Methanol plus Hexanol. 2) from Hexyl chloride plus Sodium methylate.
