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Sigma-Aldrich

trans-3-Hexenoic acid

97%

Synonym(s):

(3E)-3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)-Hex-3-enoic acid, (E)-3-Hexenoic acid, (E)-Hex-3-enoic acid, 3(E)-Hexenoic acid

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCH2CO2H
CAS Number:
1577-18-0
Molecular Weight:
114.14
EC Number:
216-417-8
MDL number:
MFCD00002786
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24851580
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

97%

form

liquid

refractive index

n20/D 1.44 (lit.)

bp

118-119 °C/22 mmHg (lit.)

mp

11-12 °C (lit.)

density

0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC\C=C\CC(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h3-4H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/b4-3+

InChI key

XXHDAWYDNSXJQM-ONEGZZNKSA-N

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Application

trans-3-Hexenoic acid was used in the preparation of trans-3-hexen-1-ol, starting reagent for the synthesis of endo-brevicomin.

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class Code

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Improved synthesis ofendo-brevicomin for the control of bark beetles (Coleoptera: Scolytidae).
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