Hexyl 2-hydroxypropionate

At a glance

A synthetic ester formed from lactic acid and hexanol, Hexyl 2‑hydroxypropionate provides a sweet, milky, fruity aroma with subtle buttery notes, used to add creamy fruitiness in perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic ester from lactic acid (fermentation) and hexanol (petrochemical)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
20279-51-0
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01