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cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

greener alternative

natural, >98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Leaf alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2563
Beilstein:
1719712
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
750
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.056
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

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

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

Assay

>98%

composition

Contains EU1223/2009 restricted Limonene (sum of D, L, and DL)

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 1.44 (lit.)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

density

0.848 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

limonene (sum of D, L and DL)

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

green

SMILES string

CC\C=C/CCO

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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General description

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is one of the key volatile constituents of green leaf volatiles(GLV) that can act as an attractant to various insects. It is emitted by green plants when they are physically damaged.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

111.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

44 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Plant?plant signaling: ethylene synergizes volatile emission in Zea mays induced by exposure to (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol.
Ruther J & Kleier S.
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 31(9), 2217-2222 (2005)
Defensive function of herbivore-induced plant volatile emissions in nature.
Kessler A & Baldwin IT.
Science, 291(5511), 2141-2144 (2001)
David G James
Journal of chemical ecology, 31(3), 481-495 (2005-05-19)
Fifteen synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) were field-tested for attractivity to beneficial insects in two experiments conducted in an open field and a hop yard in Washington State. Eleven insect species or families showed significant attraction to 13 HIPVs. The
(Z)-3-Hexenol induces defense genes and downstream metabolites in maize.
Farag MA, et al.
Planta, 220(6), 900-909 (2005)
Shigehiro Namiki et al.
Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology, 194(5), 501-515 (2008-04-05)
Pheromone-source orientation behavior can be modified by coexisting plant volatiles. Some host plant volatiles enhance the pheromonal responses of olfactory receptor neurons and increase the sensitivity of orientation behavior in the Lepidoptera species. Although many electrophysiological studies have focused on

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