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Identifiers

Manufacturer

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CAS number

123-68-2

CAS (all sources)

123-68-2

CAS (Perfumiarz)

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CAS (PerfumersWorld)

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CAS (FraterWork)

123-68-2

CAS (EU Hekserij)

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CAS (TSCA Hekserij)

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INCI name (FraterWork)

ALLYL HEXANOATE

IUPAC name (FraterWork)

Prop-2-enyl hexanoate

INCI (Hekserij)

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EC number (Hekserij)

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FEMA (Hekserij)

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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)

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Synonyms (FraterWork)

Allyl Caproate

Scent profile

Note type (FraterWork)

Top Note

Odour family (FraterWork)

Fruity

Odour profile (FraterWork)

Allyl Hexanoate has a sweet fruity-pineapple aroma with juicy tropical character, ethereal rum-like warmth, slight fatty undertones, and arrack-cognac depth.

Longevity (FraterWork)

Lasts < 1 hour on a smelling strip.

Appearance (FraterWork)

Clear liquid

Descriptions

Comment (FraterWork)

Allyl Hexanoate has an unmistakable pineapple character—sweet, juicy, and instantly tropical. The ethereal quality lifts compositions with sparkling freshness, while subtle rum and arrack facets add unexpected warmth. Slight fatty undertones keep the fruitiness grounded, preventing it from becoming merely synthetic. This is pineapple captured in molecular form. This ester occurs naturally in pineapples, which explains its remarkable authenticity. Jean-Claude Ellena notes in his "Diary of a Nose" that combining allyl hexanoate with ethyl maltol creates an effective illusion of fresh pineapple—proof that sometimes simple combinations yield the most convincing results. The high impact at trace concentrations makes it invaluable for fruity compositions, though its volatility means the effect is purely top note. Work with Allyl Hexanoate sparingly—the substantivity of under one hour on blotter reflects its fleeting nature, but in finished compositions it provides essential initial impact. Use at 0.1–5% of your concentrate; overdosing quickly becomes artificial. Blend with other esters like ethyl butyrate and methyl hexanoate for complex tropical effects. It rounds off aldehyde notes beautifully when paired with styrallyl esters, and adds sweet juiciness to citrus accords. Try it in apple blossom, peach blossom, and wisteria florals for unexpected fruity sparkle. aromachem Best Seller

Notes

Allyl Hexanoate has an unmistakable pineapple character—sweet, juicy, and instantly tropical. The ethereal quality lifts compositions with sparkling freshness, while subtle rum and arrack facets add unexpected warmth. Slight fatty undertones keep the fruitiness grounded, preventing it from becoming merely synthetic. This is pineapple captured in molecular form. This ester occurs naturally in pineapples, which explains its remarkable authenticity. Jean-Claude Ellena notes in his "Diary of a Nose" that combining allyl hexanoate with ethyl maltol creates an effective illusion of fresh pineapple—proof that sometimes simple combinations yield the most convincing results. The high impact at trace concentrations makes it invaluable for fruity compositions, though its volatility means the effect is purely top note. Work with Allyl Hexanoate sparingly—the substantivity of under one hour on blotter reflects its fleeting nature, but in finished compositions it provides essential initial impact. Use at 0.1–5% of your concentrate; overdosing quickly becomes artificial. Blend with other esters like ethyl butyrate and methyl hexanoate for complex tropical effects. It rounds off aldehyde notes beautifully when paired with styrallyl esters, and adds sweet juiciness to citrus accords. Try it in apple blossom, peach blossom, and wisteria florals for unexpected fruity sparkle. aromachem Best Seller

Usage

Uses (FraterWork)

Creates authentic pineapple accords in fruity compositions, adds tropical juiciness to citrus blends, provides sweet fruity lift in floral top notes.

IFRA 51 (FraterWork)

No restriction for category 4 Odour Family: Fruity Appearance: Clear liquid Longevity: Lasts < 1 hour on a smelling strip. Odour Profile: Allyl Hexanoate has a sweet fruity-pineapple aroma with juicy tropical character, ethereal rum-like warmth, slight fatty undertones, and arrack-cognac depth. Uses: Creates authentic pineapple accords in fruity compositions, adds tropical juiciness to citrus blends, provides sweet fruity lift in floral top notes. INCI Name: ALLYL HEXANOATE IUPAC Name: Prop-2-enyl hexanoate

Links

FraterWorkhttps://fraterworks.com/products/allyl-hexanoate

Allyl Hexanoate

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