Amyl hexanoate
己酸戊酯
Also known as: amyl caproate, pentyl hexanoate, hexanoic acid pentyl ester, amyl capronate, n-amyl caproate, n-pentyl hexanoate, pentyl caproate, amyl hexoate, hexanoic acid amyl ester
Amyl hexanoate (CAS 540-07-8) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H22O2 and a molecular weight of 186.29100 g/mol. It is also known as amyl caproate, pentyl hexanoate and hexanoic acid pentyl ester. Key properties include a boiling point of 226 °C(lit.), a density of 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) and a flash point of 195 °F. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 540-07-8
- Jingsj CID
- J-12424-3
- Molecular Formula
- C11H22O2
- Chinese Name
- 己酸戊酯
- Molecular Weight
- 186.29100 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 226 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Density | 0.858 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | 195 °F |
| Exact Mass | 186.16200 |
| PSA | 26.30000 |
| LogP | 3.30010 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.42(lit.) |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Amyl hexanoate?
The CAS number of Amyl hexanoate is 540-07-8.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Amyl hexanoate?
Amyl hexanoate has molecular formula C11H22O2 and molecular weight 186.29100 g/mol.
Is Amyl hexanoate hazardous?
Amyl hexanoate has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Amyl hexanoate?
For Amyl hexanoate, Upstream Products: 6-Undecanone, 1-Pentanol, Hexanoic acid; Downstream Products: 1-Pentanol, Octyl hexanoate, 1-Iodopentane.
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