Allyl hexanoate
[CAS# 123-68-2]

Identification

• Classification: Food additive >> Food spice >> Artificial spice
• Name: Allyl hexanoate
• Synonyms: 2-Propenyl n-hexanoate
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 156.22
• CAS Registry Number: 123-68-2
• EC Number: 204-642-4
• FEMA: 2032

Properties

• Density: 0.882
• Boiling point: 185 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.4236-1.4256
• Flash point: 74 ºC
• Water solubility: PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T;N
• Risk Codes: R22;R24;R51/53
• Safety Description: S36/37;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H311
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335

• Transport Information: UN 2810