2-Hexanol
Aroma Chemical CAS 626-93-7
A winey fruity note with a fatty character and a soft terpenic facet. Natural and sharp, it adds a fermented lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
Identification
| CAS Number | 626-93-7 |
| INCI Name | 2-hexanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 102.17 |
| IUPAC Name | hexan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | QNVRIHYSUZMSGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
butyl methyl carbinol, hexan-2-ol, N-hexan-2-ol, (±)-, 2-hydroxyhexane, methylamyl alcohol, methylpentanol, pentanol, methyl-, (±)-2-hexanol, 2-hexanol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 136.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 46.11 °C |
| Density | 0.81400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.41400 |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.634000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.702 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1.171e+004 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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