Amyl hexanoate

At a glance

Amyl hexanoate is a synthetic aliphatic ester produced by esterifying amyl alcohol with hexanoic acid; it gives a fresh, sweet apple‑pear fruit note and is used to add bright fruity accords in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
540-07-8
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01