CAS 10032-15-2PubChem CID 24838
Hexyl 2-methylbutyrate
Hexyl 2-methylbutanoate is a butyrate ester. It is functionally related to a hexan-1-ol. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- hexyl 2-methylbutanoate
- Molecular formula
- C11H22O2
- Molecular weight
- 186.29 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 186.161979940 Da
- XLogP3
- 3.8
- Topological polar surface area
- 26.3 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 2
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
Butanoic acid, 2-methyl-, hexyl esterBUTYRIC ACID, 2-METHYL-, HEXYL ESTERFEMA No. 34992-Methylbutanoic acid, n-hexyl esterHexyl 2-methylbutanoate (natural)EINECS 233-106-2UI17LL5Q4PBRN 1856407
16 more reported names
AI3-33623N-HEXYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATEHEXYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE [FCC]HEXYL 2-METHYLBUTYRATE [FHFI]RefChem:788276233-106-2hexyl 2-methyl butyraten-Hexyl 2-methylbutanoaten-Hexyl 2-methyl butyrateexyl 2-methylbutanoateUNII-UI17LL5Q4PHEXYL-2-METHYLBUTYRATEHexyl 2-methylbutanoate #FEMA 3499CHEBI:156491butanoicacid, 2-methyl-,hexylester
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:156491
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL3561573
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4047599
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Exact identifier match24838
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 105.00 °C. @ 30.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 220 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Density: 0.854-0.859 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Physical Description: colourless liquid/strong, fresh-green, fruity odour Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Refractive Index: 1.416-1.421 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: very slightly Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 59.9% (97 of 162) of all reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226 (14.8%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H411 (24.1%): Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects [Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P273, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P391, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 162 reports by companies from 4 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 97 of 162 reports by companies.; There are 3 notifications provided by 65 of 162 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
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Scientific classifications and hazard annotations provide context and do not replace the market-specific regulatory decision shown above.
Additional source coverage and match status
| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| EMBL-EBI ChEBI | No exact record | 2026-08-31 |
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
A recorded no-match is useful evidence that the source was checked; it is not a claim that the substance does not exist elsewhere.
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