Allyl hexanoate

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Contents 1 Allyl hexanoate 1.1 CAS number 1.2 Synonyms 1.3 Chemical class 1.4 Industry claims found in 1.5 Industry claims used in 1.6 Possible physical or functional effects 1.7 Properties 1.8 Toxicology

Allyl hexanoate

CAS number

123-68-2

Synonyms

Allyl caproate; 2-Propenyl hexanoate; Allyl capronate; Caproic acid allyl ester

Chemical class

Esters

Industry claims found in

baked potato, apples, pineapples

Industry claims used in

gelatin and puddings, fruit belnds, baked gods, beverages, candy

Possible physical or functional effects

Flavoring agents and adjuvants

Properties

industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive

Toxicology

LD50 (oral, rat) 218 mg/kg; poison by ingestion and skin contact; skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes