Hexyl benzoate

Описание

Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney balsamic odor. Hexyl benzoate may be synthesized by esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Химические свойства

Hexyl Benzoate is a liquid with a balsamic, green, melon-like odor. It is used in perfumery.

Вхождение

Reported found in lingonberry, peach, apricot, Parmesan cheese, butter, black tea, yellow passion fruit, sopadilla fruit (Achras sapota L.) and Roman chamomile oil.

Использование

Hexyl benzoate is used as a fragrance for soaps, perfumes, and creams.

Подготовка

By esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions

Общее описание

Clear colorless liquid.

Реакции воздуха и воды

Insoluble in water.

Профиль реактивности

Hexyl benzoate is an ester. Esters react with acids to liberate heat along with alcohols and acids. Strong oxidizing acids may cause a vigorous reaction that is sufficiently exothermic to ignite the reaction products. Heat is also generated by the interaction of esters with caustic solutions. Flammable hydrogen is generated by mixing esters with alkali metals and hydrides.

Пожароопасность

Hexyl benzoate is probably combustible.