| Description | 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. |
| Chemical Properties | Hexyl Benzoate is a liquid with a balsamic,
green, melon-like odor. It is used in perfumery. |
| Chemical Properties | Hexyl benzoate has a woody-green, piney, balsamic odor
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| Occurrence | Reported found in lingonberry, peach, apricot, Parmesan cheese, butter, black tea, yellow passion fruit, sopadilla fruit (Achras sapota L.) and Roman chamomile oil. |
| Uses | Hexyl benzoate is used as a fragrance for soaps, perfumes,
and creams. |
| Preparation | By esterification of n-hexanol with benzoic acid under azeotropic conditions
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| Definition | ChEBI: Hexyl benzoate is a benzoate ester. |
| General Description | Clear colorless liquid. |
| Air & Water Reactions | Insoluble in water. |
| Reactivity Profile | 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. |
| Fire Hazard | Hexyl benzoate is probably combustible. |
| Flammability and Explosibility | Nonflammable |
