Butyl hexanoate

At a glance

Synthetic ester produced by esterifying hexanoic acid with n‑butanol; offers a sweet, fruity apple‑pineapple scent, used to impart fresh fruit notes in many fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
626-82-4
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01