Hexyl formate is a carboxylic ester.
Definition
Hexyl formate is a carboxylic ester.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII 9GPU7PGV1G · registered name HEXYL FORMATE · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Gives the product a scentPERFUMING
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
HEXYL FORMATEINCIFormic acid, hexyl esterSynonym
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 629-33-4
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 211-087-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID8060870
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID3043572
- IUPAC
- Hexyl formate
- Molecular formula
- C7H14O2
- Molecular weight
- 130.187 g/mol
What products actually use it for
What the 5 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance3
- Flavouring and nutrient2
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard