Sets the fruity top note
A fruity, pineapple–banana, winey character at low dosage, so a small amount carries the profile of the finished flavor.
EHX
Ethyl Hexanoate Supplier from China
Ethyl hexanoate (ethyl caproate) gives a sweet pineapple–banana note with a winey edge. It is a key aroma ester in strong-aroma baijiu and is used in fruit, liquor and tobacco flavors and in organic synthesis. SUNCHEM supplies ethyl hexanoate with a batch COA on every shipment.
CAS 123-66-0 · C₈H₁₆O₂ · FEMA 2439
- Lot COA with every shipment
- Samples for your trials
- Technical support for your trial
Product overview & key benefits
Ethyl hexanoate is the ethyl ester of hexanoic (caproic) acid. Its fruity, winey odor makes it the signature ester of strong-aroma Chinese baijiu, and it is widely used in pineapple, banana and apple flavors, in liquor and tobacco flavors, and as an organic synthesis intermediate.
The correct synonym is ethyl caproate. It is not an ester of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, although the current page lists “2-ethylhexanoate”.
Food and technical use
Used in flavors for food, beverages, liquor and tobacco, and in fragrances; tell us which so we quote the right grade and documents.
Quoted against your spec
We quote against your purity, acid value and odor-panel requirements and send the batch COA for each lot.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Ethyl Hexanoate |
| Synonyms | Ethyl caproate; hexanoic acid ethyl ester |
| CAS No. | 123-66-0 |
| EC No. | 204-640-3 |
| FEMA No. | 2439 |
| Molecular formula | C₈H₁₆O₂ |
| Molecular weight | 144.21 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Odor | Fruity, pineapple–banana, winey |
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density limits depend on the grade and are stated on the TDS and batch COA; the limits for your order are confirmed in the quotation and contract.
Applications by Industry
Where ethyl Hexanoate is used, and what to confirm before you switch supply.
Baijiu & liquor flavors
The main aroma ester of strong-aroma baijiu, and a fruity note in brandy, rum and fruit-liqueur flavors.
Check before trial
- Liquor type and dosage
- Purity and odor standard
- Monthly volume
Food fruit flavors
Adds ripe pineapple, banana and apple notes to beverage, candy and dairy flavors.
Check before trial
- Food-grade documents
- Flavor profile
- Sample size
Tobacco flavors & synthesis
Used in tobacco flavors and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
Check before trial
- End use
- Purity required
- Packaging
Selection & comparison
Choosing the right Ethyl Hexanoate grade
| Your requirement | What usually works |
|---|---|
| Food and beverage flavors | Food-grade material with FEMA/JECFA documentation |
| Liquor, tobacco or fragrance use | Specify the odor standard and purity your panel approves |
| Natural-labeled flavors | Ask first: natural grades are made by a different route and priced differently |
| Replacing an existing supplier | Send your current TDS or COA; we quote against the parameters you approve |
Packaging & storage
Packaging
Tell us the drum or IBC size you prefer and your pallet requirements; we confirm the packaging with the quotation.
Storage
Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat and ignition sources. Esters slowly hydrolyze with moisture, which raises the acid value.
Transport
Flammable liquid (Class 3). Check the SDS for the UN number that applies to your shipment.
From first email to approved supply
Name the flavor and market
Food, beverage, liquor, tobacco or fragrance, and the destination country: the grade and documents follow from that.
Compare the numbers that matter
Purity (GC), acid value and refractive index, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Evaluate the odor, not just the COA
Run the sample against your current standard on a blotter and in the finished flavor before you approve it.
Trial, then lock the spec
Keep the approved lot COA and a retain sample as the reference for future deliveries.
Tell us your requirement. We match the grade.
Tell us the flavor or product you make, the quantity and the destination port. Add your current specification and we will quote against it.
| Information | Example |
|---|---|
| Application | Food flavor, beverage, liquor, tobacco, fragrance |
| Grade | Food grade / technical grade; natural status if needed |
| Required specification | Purity (GC), acid value, odor standard |
| Packaging | Drum or IBC size |
| Quantity | Sample / trial order / annual volume |
| Destination | Country and port |
| Documents needed | COA, SDS, TDS, FEMA/halal/kosher statements |
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Ethyl Hexanoate FAQ
What is ethyl Hexanoate used for?
It is the key aroma ester of strong-aroma baijiu and is used in pineapple, banana and apple flavors, tobacco flavors and organic synthesis.
Which parameters should I compare between offers?
Purity (GC), acid value, refractive index and density, plus an odor check against your reference sample.
Is ethyl Hexanoate dangerous goods?
It is a flammable liquid (Class 3). The SDS gives the UN number and packing group for your shipment.
Can you supply food-grade documents?
Tell us the market and the statements you need (FEMA, JECFA, kosher, halal). We confirm what the producer can provide before you order.
