Hexyl Acetate

Hexyl Acetate is a high-quality ester solvent and fragrance ingredient widely valued for its pleasant fruity odor, excellent solvency, and reliable performance in industrial and specialty formulations. Known for its clarity and stability, Hexyl Acetate is commonly used where controlled evaporation, low residue, and consistent aroma are required. Its balanced physical properties make it an ideal choice for both technical and sensory-driven applications. Commercial Hexyl Acetate is available in different grades, including industrial grade, fragrance grade, and high-purity grade designed for sensitive formulations.

It is extensively applied as a solvent in paints, coatings, printing inks, lacquers, and adhesives, and as a key component in flavors, fragrances, personal care products, and air fresheners. Chemically, Hexyl Acetate is an ester formed from hexanol and acetic acid, offering strong solvency for resins such as nitrocellulose, acrylics, and certain alkyd systems. Technical characteristics include a moderate evaporation rate, high flash point, low water solubility, excellent compatibility with organic solvents, and good resistance to oxidation. These properties contribute to improved flow, leveling, gloss development, and uniform film formation in coating systems.

Hexyl Acetate is supplied in a variety of commercial packaging options to meet diverse market needs, including 25 kg and 30 kg plastic drums, 180 kg or 200 kg steel drums, 1,000 kg IBC containers, and bulk deliveries. It offers good storage stability when kept in tightly closed containers under recommended conditions. With its dual functionality as an efficient solvent and a pleasant fragrance ingredient, Hexyl Acetate remains a preferred solution for coatings, inks, fragrances, and specialty chemical industries seeking performance, reliability, and market appeal.

Property	Specification
Product Name	Hexyl Acetate
Chemical Formula	C₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
CAS Number	142-92-7
Appearance	Colorless transparent liquid
Odor	Fruity, apple-like odor
Density (20°C)	0.87 – 0.88 g/cm³
Boiling Point	171 – 173 °C
Melting Point	-67 °C (approx.)
Flash Point	~57 °C (closed cup)
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.408 – 1.412
Solubility in Water	Very low (practically insoluble)
Solubility	Soluble in alcohols, ethers, most organic solvents
Vapor Pressure	Low at room temperature
Purity (Typical)	≥ 98%
Storage Conditions	Store in tightly closed container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area
Main Applications	Flavor & fragrance, coatings, inks, paints, industrial solvents