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Sigma-Aldrich

trans-2-Hexenyl acetate

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-2-hexen-1-yl acetate, Hexenyl trans-2 acetate

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CO2CH2CH=CHCH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
142.20
FEMA Number:
2564
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
643
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
09.394
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.427 (lit.)

bp

165-166 °C (lit.)

density

0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

apple; banana; fresh; green; fruity; waxy; sweet

SMILES string

[H]\C(CCC)=C(\[H])COC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C8H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h5-6H,3-4,7H2,1-2H3/b6-5+

InChI key

HRHOWZHRCRZVCU-AATRIKPKSA-N

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General description

Natural occurrence: Apple, banana, black currant, mango, peach, pear, strawberry and tea.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 1-5 ppm

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

136.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

58 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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