Allyl hexanoate

Names
IUPAC name prop-2-enyl hexanoate
Other names Allyl caproate; Allyl n-caproate; 2-Propenyl n-hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 2-propenyl ester
Identifiers
CAS Number	123-68-2 N=
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image Interactive image
ChemSpider	29006 Y
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.222
EC Number	204-642-4
PubChem CID	31266
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID1047653
InChI InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-9(10)11-8-4-2/h4H,2-3,5-8H2,1H3 Y Key: RCSBILYQLVXLJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C9H16O2/c1-3-5-6-7-9(10)11-8-4-2/h4H,2-3,5-8H2,1H3 Key: RCSBILYQLVXLJG-UHFFFAOYAX
SMILES CCCCCC(OCC=C)=O O=C(OCC=C)CCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H16O2
Molar mass	156.225 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid[1]
Density	0.887 g/mL[2] 0.884-0.892 g/mL[1]
Boiling point	190-191 °C[1] 75-76 °C (15 mmHg)[2]
Solubility in water	Insoluble[1]
Hazards
Flash point	66 °C[1]
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

Allyl hexanoate is a colorless to pale yellow clear liquid.

Uses

Allyl hexanoate is employed principally in the formulation of pineapple flavors but it can also be used for peach and apricot essences and for apple blossom, peach blossom, and wisteria perfume compositions.^[1] Allyl caproate is an ingredient of some lipstick perfumes. It also adds a sweet juicy note to citrus flavors. It is also used as an additive to cigarettes.

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