CYCLOHEXYL FORMATE Property

Melting point:

72.6-73.8 °C

Boiling point:

162.5°C

Density 

1.0057

refractive index 

1.4430

FEMA 

2353 | CYCLOHEXYL FORMATE

solubility 

Very slightly soluble in water, miscible with alcohol and oils

color 

Colorless liquid

Odor

at 100.00 %. ethereal cooling sweet fruity banana cherry jam

Odor Type

ethereal

JECFA Number

1095

LogP

2.10

EPA Substance Registry System

Formic acid, cyclohexyl ester (4351-54-6)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

CYCLOHEXYL FORMATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Cyclohexyl formate has a pleasant, cherry-like odor.

Uses

Cyclohexyl Formate is a synthetic flavoring agent that is a moder- ately stable, colorless liquid of fruity odor. it should be stored in glass or tin containers. it is used in apple or plum flavors and gives a lift to fruity flavors. it has application in beverages, candy, ice cream, and baked goods at 3–11 ppm.

Definition

ChEBI: Cyclohexyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Preparation

From cyclohexyl alcohol and concentrated formic acid in the presence of sulfuric acid; by distilling the alcohol–acid mixture in the presence of excess acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 30 ppm: slightly cooling, green and fruity banana.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 65, p. 2461, 1987 DOI: 10.1139/v87-411
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 75, p. 6212, 1953