Cyclohexyl acetate
Also known as Acetic acid, cyclohexyl ester, Hexalin acetate, Cyclohexanyl acetate
Key facts
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- Appearance
- Colorless oily liquid
- Melting point
- -65 °C
- Boiling point
- 173 °C
- Density
- 0.968 g/cm³ at 20 °C
- Flash point
- 58 °C
- HS code
- 291539
- Category
- Synthetic aroma chemicals
- UN number
- UN 2243

What is Cyclohexyl acetate?
Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms
Cyclohexyl acetate is a carboxylic ester.
Identifiers
Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy
- IUPAC name
- cyclohexyl acetate
- CAS number
- 622-45-7 CAS number cross-checked
- EC number
- 210-736-6
- Molecular formula
- C8H14O2
- UNII
- UL0RS4H1UE
- MDL number
- MFCD00003850
- INCI name
- CYCLOHEXYL ACETATE
- InChIKey
- YYLLIJHXUHJATK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-7(9)10-8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h8H,2-6H2,1H3
- SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
- CC(=O)OC1CCCCC1
Synonyms
- Acetic acid, cyclohexyl ester
- Hexalin acetate
- Cyclohexanyl acetate
- Adronal acetate
- Cyclohexanolazetat
- Cyclohexanol, acetate
- Cyclohexane acetate
- Cyclohexylester kyseliny octove
- Cyclohexanolazetat (german)
- Cyclohexanol, acetate-
- 4-06-00-00036 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
- Cyclohexanol Acetate
- Cyclohexanol acetate (flammable liquids, n.o.s.)
- Cyclohexanol acetate (combustible liquid, n.o.s.)
- Acetic Acid Cyclohexyl Ester
- Cyclohexyl ester of acetic acid
- Cyclohexylacetate
- Acetoxycyclohexane
- H.A. solvent
- 6-acetoxycyclohexane
- Cyclohexyl acetate, 99%
- Cyclohexyl acetate [UN2243] [Flammable liquid]
- Cyclohexyl acetate, >=98%, FG
- UN 2243
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure
Physical and chemical properties
Measured values, check the supplier specification for your grade
| Appearance | Colorless oily liquidexp.Measured value |
|---|---|
| Odour | ODOR REMINISCENT OF AMYL ACETATEexp.Measured value |
| Melting point | -65 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Boiling point | 173 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Density | 0.968 g/cm³ at 20 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Flash point | 58 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Autoignition temperature | 335 °Cexp.Measured value |
| Solubility | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 0.2 (slightly soluble)exp.Measured value |
| Vapour pressure | 11 mm Hg @ 25 °Cexp.Measured value |
Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.
Computed descriptors
Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation
| Molecular weight | 142.20 g/molcalc.Computed value |
|---|---|
| Exact mass | 142.0994 Dacalc.Computed value |
| LogP (octanol/water) | 1.88calc.Computed value |
| Topological polar surface area | 26.3 Ųcalc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond donors | 0calc.Computed value |
| Hydrogen bond acceptors | 2calc.Computed value |
| Rotatable bonds | 1calc.Computed value |
| Heavy atoms | 10calc.Computed value |
| Rings | 1calc.Computed value |
| Aromatic rings | 0calc.Computed value |
| Fraction sp3 carbons | 0.88calc.Computed value |
| Formal charge | 0calc.Computed value |
| Stereocentres | 0calc.Computed value |
| Lipinski rule of five | Passes (0 violations)calc.Computed value |
Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.
Murcko scaffold
The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed
Safety and hazards
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet
Hazard statements
- H226Flammable liquid and vapour.
Precautionary statements (11)
- P210Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P233Keep container tightly closed.
- P240Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
- P241Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment.
- P242Use non-sparking tools.
- P243Take action to prevent static discharges.
- P280Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P303 + P361 + P353If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower.
- P370 + P378In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
- P403 + P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- P501Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.
- UN number
- UN 2243
- Transport hazard class
- 3
- Packing group
- III
GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.
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Uses and applications
What the substance is used for, by industry and function
Synthetic flavor for food.
As a solvent.
Good solvent for cellulose ethers and nitrocellulose and has powerful solvency for basic dyes, blown oils, raw rubber, metallic soaps, driers, shellac, bitumens, and a wide range of natural and synthetic resins and gums. Used in spraying and brushing lacquers imparting blush resistance and good flow.
Industries and functions
Cosmetic ingredient, INCI name CYCLOHEXYL ACETATE(perfuming)
Functional uses
- Flavouring and nutrient
- Fragrance
Cosmetic functions
- Perfuming
How it is made
By direct esterification of cyclohexanol: durrans, th (1950) solvents, 6th ed chapman & hall, london.
By heating corresponding alcohol with acetic anhydride or acetic acid in presence of traces of sulfuric acid. (From table)
Regulatory status
Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance
Health and food
- EU cosmetic ingredient inventory
United States
- TSCA inventory (USA)Status: Active in US commerce
HS code and trade data
Customs classification and reported world trade statistics
Global trade
World import and export statistics for the HS code Cyclohexyl acetate is traded under.
Esters of acetic acid, other
- China58.0%
- United States7.3%
- Germany6.5%
- Singapore15.6%
- South Korea7.2%
- Indonesia6.9%
The HS code shown for Cyclohexyl acetate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.
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