Ethyl hexanoate is an organic compound with the structural formula CH3 (CH2) 4cooch2ch3. The appearance is colorless to yellow liquid with pleasant smell. Insoluble in water, glycerin, ethanol, ether and other organic solvents. Ethyl caproate naturally exists in pineapple and other fruits. In industry, it is obtained by esterification of caproic acid and ethanol, washing, neutralization and drying. [2] For organic synthesis and artificial essence. Used as solvent, intermediate of organic synthesis and perfume. It has the aroma of koji flavor and pineapple flavor. It is used for preparing edible, tobacco essence and flavoring koji liquor.

Application fields:

1. it is used as various blending spices, flavoring essence and fruit essence, and also has great use in wine flavoring. Used as organic solvent and in organic synthesis.

2. ethyl hexanoate is an edible flavor permitted by the hygienic standards for the use of food additives in China. It is commonly used to prepare fruit flavored edible essence such as apple, pineapple and banana, and essence for brandy and Baijiu. The dosage is according to the normal production needs. Generally 32mg/kg in gum; 12mg/kg in candy and baked goods; 7mg/kg in cold drinks.

3. it plays a leading role in flower and fruit flavor essence for daily use. It is commonly used to prepare banana, pineapple, apple and other food essence and essence for brandy and Baijiu. The dosage is in candy and baked food, and in gum.

4. used for organic synthesis and preparation of artificial essence.

Store in a cool and ventilated warehouse, and the temperature should not exceed 37 ℃. Keep away from fire and heat source. Keep containers sealed. It shall be stored separately from oxidant, reductant, acid and alkali, and mixed storage shall not be allowed. Explosion proof lighting and ventilation facilities shall be adopted. It is forbidden to use mechanical equipment and tools that are easy to produce sparks. The storage area shall be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and appropriate storage materials.