CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE

CAS NO.：16491-36-4
Empirical Formula: C10H18O2
Molecular Weight: 170.25
MDL number: MFCD00036540
EINECS: 240-553-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-21 22:41:43

What is CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE?

Description

cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery aroma. May be synthesized by esterification of cis-3-hexenol with n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.

Chemical properties

Colorless to pale yellow liquid

Chemical properties

cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate has a green, fruity, somewhat buttery aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in passion fruit, apricot, orange and lemon peel oil, apple, Concord grape, guava, strawberry, tea, plum, plumcot, starfruit, mango, coriander, quince, lovage, nectarine and spineless monkey orange.

Preparation

By esterification of cis-3-hexenol with n-butyric acid under azeotropic conditions.

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-hexenyl butyrate is a fatty acid ester.

Aroma threshold values

At 20 ppm: green, waxy, fruity and sweet with a berry and tropical nuance

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, fruity, leafy with a fresh apple and pear nuance

Properties of CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE

Boiling point:	96 °C20 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	0.885 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.431(lit.)
FEMA	3402 \| CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE
Flash point:	174 °F
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
Specific Gravity	0.885
Odor	at 100.00 %. fresh green apple fruity wine metallic buttery
JECFA Number	157
CAS DataBase Reference	16491-36-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Butanoic acid, 3-hexenyl ester, (z)-(16491-36-4)
EPA Substance Registry System	(Z)-3-Hexenyl butyrate (16491-36-4)

Safety information for CIS-3-HEXENYL BUTYRATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.