TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

CAS NO.：53398-86-0
Empirical Formula: C12H22O2
Molecular Weight: 198.3
MDL number: MFCD00036551
EINECS: 258-519-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE?

Chemical properties

(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate has a fruity green odor. It is reported to possess a characteristic fragrance and green note of jasmine.

Occurrence

Reportedly found in kumquat peel oil, guava, strawberries, plumcot, starfruit, nectarine, jasmine (flowers), tea and Passiflora edulis (Hybrid) juice.

The Uses of TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is suggested for use in flavor compositions, mainly imitation Apple, Pear. Pine-apple, etc. but also in the popular "Tutti- frutti" types, where its radiance and power produces highly desimble effects. It can also be used in perfume compositiotts, although for this purpose, it is perhaps less suitable than the cis-3-isomer.

The Uses of TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is produced by cstenfication of rrans-2-Hexenol with n-Hexanoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Preparation

Trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is produced by estenfication of trans-2-Hexenol with n-Hexanoic acid under azeotropic conditions.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Hexenyl hexanoate is a fatty acid ester.

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol and Propylene glycol, miscible with oils.

Properties of TRANS-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE

Boiling point:	79 °C / 3mmHg
Density	0.88
refractive index	1.4350-1.4390
FEMA	3983 \| (E)-2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE
Flash point:	104 °C
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. green natural cognac herbal waxy clean
JECFA Number	1381
CAS DataBase Reference	53398-86-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate (53398-86-0)