Hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, methyl ester

At a glance

Methyl 2‑ethylhexanoate is a synthetic aliphatic ester with a sweet, fruity apple‑pineapple aroma, used as a bright top‑note in perfumery and flavor applications.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, industrial petroleum‑derived process
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Acid
CAS number
816-19-3
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01