Hexyl acetate

Hexyl acetate is an ester with the molecular formula C₈H₁₆O₂. It is mainly used as a solvent for resins, polymers, fats and oils. It is also used as a paint additive to improve its dispersion on a surface.^[2]

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Hexyl acetate^[1]

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Hexyl acetate
Other names n-Hexyl acetate; Capryl acetate; 1-Hexyl acetate; Hexyl ethanoate
Identifiers
CAS Number	142-92-7 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChEBI	CHEBI:87510 N
ChemSpider	8568 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.005.066
EC Number	205-572-7
PubChem CID	8908
UNII	7U7KU3MWT0 Y
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6022006
InChI InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Y Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C8H16O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h3-7H2,1-2H3 Key: AOGQPLXWSUTHQB-UHFFFAOYAT
SMILES O=C(OCCCCCC)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Molar mass	144.214 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Density	0.8673 g/cm3
Melting point	−80 °C (−112 °F; 193 K)
Boiling point	155–156 °C (311–313 °F; 428–429 K)
Solubility in water	0.4 g/L (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	43 °C
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). N verify (what is YN ?) Infobox references

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Hexyl acetate is also used as a flavoring because of its fruity odor, and it is naturally present in many fruits (such as apples and plums) as well as alcoholic beverages.^[2][3]