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W369020

Sigma-Aldrich

cis-3-Hexenyl lactate

greener alternative

natural, ≥97%, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-3-hexen-1-yl lactate, Lactic acid cis-3-hexenyl ester

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH(OH)CO2CH2CH2CH=CHC2H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
172.22
FEMA Number:
3690
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.545
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

Mentha spicata L.

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher
natural

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥97%

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.444
n20/D 1.446 (lit.)

bp

71 °C/0.7 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.975 g/mL at 25 °C
0.982 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

green; leafy; melon; fruity; sweet

SMILES string

[H]\C(CC)=C(/[H])CCOC(=O)C(C)O

InChI

1S/C9H16O3/c1-3-4-5-6-7-12-9(11)8(2)10/h4-5,8,10H,3,6-7H2,1-2H3/b5-4-

InChI key

NNLLMULULOBXBY-PLNGDYQASA-N

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General description

We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is Biobased and thus aligns with "Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks".

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Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup


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