TRANS-2-HEXENYL VALERATE

CAS NO.：56922-74-8
Empirical Formula: C11H20O2
Molecular Weight: 184.28
MDL number: MFCD00036547
EINECS: 260-439-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-06-08 17:06:37

What is TRANS-2-HEXENYL VALERATE?

Chemical properties

(E)-2-Hexenyl valerate has a ripe apple, pear, fruity-wine odor

The Uses of TRANS-2-HEXENYL VALERATE

(E)-2-Hexenyl valerate gives power and richness to the conventional esters used in such flavors, and it lends the much desired creamy-buttery note to Rum flavor, although it is by no means a key ingredient.

Definition

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

Preparation

trans-2-Hexenyl valerate is produced by direct estcrification of trans-2- Hexenol with (iso-)Valeric acid, preferably under azeotropic conditions.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: green, estry, fruity, apple, green banana and pineapple with slight cognac and winey nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 1 to 10 ppm: waxy, green, fruity apple, pear and pineapple with a slight waxy floral aftertaste

Solubility in organics

Soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol and oils, but poorly soluble in Glycerin.

Properties of TRANS-2-HEXENYL VALERATE

Boiling point:	236.8±9.0 °C(Predicted)
Density	0.889±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
refractive index	1.4320 to 1.4360
FEMA	3935 \| TRANS-2-HEXENYL PENTANOATE
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Light yellow
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green fruity apple banana pineapple cognac
JECFA Number	1379
CAS DataBase Reference	56922-74-8
EPA Substance Registry System	(E)-2-Hexenyl valerate (56922-74-8)