trans-3-Hexenoic acid

Synonym(s):(E)-3-Hexenoic acid

clear colorless to pale yellow liquid

trans-3-Hexenoic acid was used in the preparation of trans-3-hexen-1-ol, starting reagent for the synthesis of endo-brevicomin.

ChEBI: A 3-hexenoic acid having the trans configuration.

trans-3-Hexenoic acid occurs naturally in strawberry and bamboo leaves volatile oil.

Melting point:	11-12 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	118-119 °C/22 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density	>1 (vs air)
refractive index	n20/D 1.44(lit.)
FEMA	3170 \| 3-HEXENOIC ACID
Flash point:	>230 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	clear liquid
pka	pK1:4.72 (25°C)
color	Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange
Odor	at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. powerful fruity honey acid
Water Solubility	SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
JECFA Number	317
BRN	1700862
CAS DataBase Reference	1577-18-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Hexenoic acid, (E)-(1577-18-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)- (1577-18-0)

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements	H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P363:Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331:IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.