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Sigma-Aldrich

trans-2-Hexenoic acid

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-2-hexenoic acid, 3-propyl acrylic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
114.14
FEMA Number:
3169
Beilstein:
1720443
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
11777
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.054
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

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

217 °C (lit.)

mp

33-35 °C (lit.)

density

0.965 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

fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCC\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h4-5H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/b5-4+

InChI key

NIONDZDPPYHYKY-SNAWJCMRSA-N

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  • Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, trans-2-hexenoic acid, CAS Registry Number 13419-69-7.: This study updates the safety assessment of trans-2-hexenoic acid as a fragrance ingredient (Api et al., 2023).

  • Antiviral Activity of trans-Hexenoic Acid against Coxsackievirus B and Enterovirus A71.: This research explores the antiviral properties of trans-2-hexenoic acid, demonstrating its effectiveness against Coxsackievirus B and Enterovirus A71, which are significant human pathogens. (Olasunkanmi et al., 2023).

  • Alkenyl Carboxylic Acid: Engineering the Nanomorphology in Polymer-Polymer Solar Cells as Solvent Additive.: This paper discusses the role of trans-2-hexenoic acid as a solvent additive in polymer-polymer solar cells, highlighting its impact on nanomorphology and solar cell efficiency. (Zhang et al., 2017).

Pictograms

Corrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

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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