Propyl Hexanoate TCI P1940

Propyl Hexanoate from TCI (product code P1940) is an aliphatic ester formed from hexanoic acid (caproic acid) and 1-propanol. It is classed as a non-heterocyclic building block and is known as one of the fruity-smelling esters found in many foods and fermented beverages. In the laboratory, Propyl Hexanoate is used as an analytical standard for aroma components, as a model substrate for ester reactions, and as a starting material for synthesising aliphatic chain derivatives. Its well-defined structure makes it a practical reference compound for both analytical and synthetic chemists.

Propyl Hexanoate is a preferred choice because its structure is simple and stable. A single ester group is the centre of its reactivity, so its behaviour in reactions and analyses is easy to predict. Like other medium-chain esters, it is generally a volatile liquid that dissolves in organic solvents and is poorly soluble in water. These properties make it very well suited to gas chromatography and headspace techniques. TCI's consistent quality helps keep calibration curves reliable and test results reproducible, which matters for routine quality control and for comparing data over time or between laboratories.

In Indonesia, Propyl Hexanoate is relevant to food technology laboratories, quality control laboratories for beverages and fermented products, flavour laboratories, and organic chemistry laboratories. Food and beverage producers can use it as a reference when profiling aroma compounds in their products. University and research laboratories can use it to teach and study esterification, hydrolysis, and chromatographic separation. AMI Scientific supplies this TCI reagent to help Indonesian laboratories get dependable materials for analytical and synthetic work.

• Aroma analytical standard: Propyl Hexanoate is a known fruity ester found in foods and fermented beverages, so it works as a reference compound for identifying and quantifying aroma components.
• Gas chromatography calibration: The ester is volatile and dissolves in organic solvents, so it suits GC calibration work, where consistent TCI quality supports reliable calibration curves.
• Headspace analysis: Its volatility makes it a good fit for headspace techniques used to study the release of aroma compounds from food, beverage, and fermented product samples.
• Model substrate for ester reactions: Its single ester group gives it predictable reactivity, which makes it useful for studying hydrolysis, transesterification, and other typical ester reactions in teaching and research.
• Synthesis of aliphatic chain derivatives: As a non-heterocyclic building block, it serves as a starting material for preparing derivative compounds that keep the hexanoate aliphatic chain.

Store Propyl Hexanoate in its original tightly sealed container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep it away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidising agents. Because the compound is volatile, close containers promptly after use to limit evaporation and keep analytical standards accurate. Glass containers with chemically resistant closures are suitable. Handle it in a fume hood or a well-ventilated area, and wear safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves, and a lab coat. Avoid inhaling vapours and avoid contact with skin and eyes. Always read the product's Safety Data Sheet before use, and dispose of waste according to local regulations.

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