Hexyl Butyrate
CAS: 2639-63-6
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Identifiers
Manufacturer
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CAS number
2639-63-6
CAS (all sources)
2639-63-6
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
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CAS (FraterWork)
2639-63-6
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INCI name (FraterWork)
HEXYL BUTYRATE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
hexyl butanoate
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Top Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Fruity
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Hexyl butyrate delivers a vibrant, juicy fruitiness centred
around crisp apple and sweet pineapple, balanced by distinct green apple peel
facets and subtle waxy undertones that create remarkable naturalistic depth and
mouth-watering succulence.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts 4 hours on a smelling strip.
Appearance (FraterWork)
Colourless liquid
Descriptions
Comment (FraterWork)
Hexyl butyrate delivers that unmistakable sweet apple character with a gentle
pear softness underneath. The green-waxy facet keeps it naturalistic rather than
candied. A subtle pineapple sweetness emerges as you work with it, adding
tropical warmth to the fruit profile.
This ester proves remarkably versatile across fruit compositions. It anchors
apple accords with authentic bite while lending pear its characteristic
juiciness. Tropical fruits like guava, kiwi, and passionfruit benefit enormously
from its presence—it bridges temperate and exotic fruit notes seamlessly. The
natural occurrence in lavender oil means it also supports fresh floral-fruity
effects.
Blend hexyl butyrate with other fruity esters to build complex fruit salad
effects. Its medium odour strength allows generous dosing without overwhelming
compositions. The waxy undertone helps fruits feel ripe and natural rather than
artificial—essential when creating convincing orchard accords.
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Notes
Hexyl butyrate delivers that unmistakable sweet apple character with a gentle
pear softness underneath. The green-waxy facet keeps it naturalistic rather than
candied. A subtle pineapple sweetness emerges as you work with it, adding
tropical warmth to the fruit profile.
This ester proves remarkably versatile across fruit compositions. It anchors
apple accords with authentic bite while lending pear its characteristic
juiciness. Tropical fruits like guava, kiwi, and passionfruit benefit enormously
from its presence—it bridges temperate and exotic fruit notes seamlessly. The
natural occurrence in lavender oil means it also supports fresh floral-fruity
effects.
Blend hexyl butyrate with other fruity esters to build complex fruit salad
effects. Its medium odour strength allows generous dosing without overwhelming
compositions. The waxy undertone helps fruits feel ripe and natural rather than
artificial—essential when creating convincing orchard accords.
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Usage
Average use (FraterWork)
0.55% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Substantive top note modifier providing brightness, juiciness and
naturalistic quality to fruit accords, floral-fruity blends and functional
fragrances.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
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