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W256218

Sigma-Aldrich

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-hex-2-en-1-ol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2562
Beilstein:
1719709
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
69
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.020
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

158-160 °C (lit.)

density

0.849 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; grassy; green; leafy

SMILES string

[H]\C(CO)=C(\[H])CCC

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h4-5,7H,2-3,6H2,1H3/b5-4+

InChI key

ZCHHRLHTBGRGOT-SNAWJCMRSA-N

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General description

trans-2-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 occurs naturally in apricots and kiwi fruit.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 2.0-9.0 ppm

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

129.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

54 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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