Hexyl hexanoate

Hexyl hexanoate is a fruit aroma component with potential food and beverage additive activity. Hexyl hexanoate is found in alcoholic beverages and is used to blend fruit flavors. Hexyl hexanoate is present in many fruits, Parmesan cheese, alcoholic beverages, and black tea. Hexyl hexanoate is a volatile component produced as a result of fruit ripening. Toxicity assessments of hexyl hexanoate showed that it is not mutagenic and that exposure is below safety thresholds for repeated dose, reproduction, and local respiratory toxicity. Hexyl hexanoate is also below thresholds in skin sensitization assessments, and for phototoxicity and photosensitization, the results showed that it does not present a relevant risk. Hexyl hexanoate is considered non-persistent, non-bioaccumulative, and non-toxic according to the environmental criteria of the International Fragrance Association[1].