Methyl hexanoate

At a glance

Methyl hexanoate is a synthetic ester with a bright, sweet apple‑pineapple fruitiness, used to impart fresh fruity notes in many perfumery compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
106-70-7
Profile
fruity, floral, slightly green
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01