Hexanoic Acid, Caproic acid (FEMA-2559)
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Hexanoic Acid, Caproic acid (FEMA-2559) is a powerful fatty material used in traces for creamy, warm realism. It helps shape top notes and adds coherence across accords in fine fragrance and home care.
Odor strength: medium ,recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Fragrance Family: Animalic/Fatty
Top Notes: Fatty
Heart Notes: Creamy/Warm
Base Notes: Animalic
Applications:
- Fine Fragrance: typical 0.0%, range 0.0–0.0%
- Body Care Products: typical 0.0%, range 0.0–0.0%
- Home Care Products: typical 0.0%, range 0.0–0.0%
- Candles & Diffusers: typical 0.0%, range 0.0–0.0%
IFRA Restrictions:
Refer to the latest IFRA Standards for applicable categories.
Allergen Declaration (EU):
Not determined. Consult IFRA/SDS for allergen listing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Keep container tightly closed.
Shelf Life: 24–36 months when stored properly
INCI Name: HEXANOIC ACID
CAS Number: 142-62-1
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20C) | Liquid |
| Color | Clear to pale yellow |
| Odour | Cheese, sweat-like odor |
| Refractive Index(20C) | 1.4150-1.4180 |
| Specific gravity (25/25C) | 0.923-0.928 |
| Prutiy by GC | 98-100% |
| Other Names |
|---|
| butyl acetic acid |
| 2-butylacetic acid |
| caproic (hexanoic) acid natural |
| caproic acid |
| caproic acid (hexanoic), natural |
| caproic acid (natural) |
| caproic acid deironized |
| caproic acid deironized natural |
| caproic acid natural |
| caproic acid synthetic |
| caproic acid synthetic FCC |
| capronic acid |
| hexanoic acid |
| 1-hexanoic acid |
| nat.hexanoic acid |
| hexanoic acid (caproic acid) |
| N hexanoic acid (caproic) natural |
| hexanoic acid (natural) |
| Hexanoic acid 99%, (naturals) |
| hexanoic acid natural |
| hexoic acid |
| 1-pentane carboxylic acid |
| 1-pentanecarboxylic acid |
| pentiformic acid |
| pentyl formic acid |
