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cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

greener alternative

natural, >98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Leaf alcohol

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Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
928-96-1
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2563
Beilstein:
1719712
EC Number:
213-192-8
Council of Europe no.:
750
MDL number:
MFCD00063217
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901154
Flavis number:
2.056
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

400

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

Assay

>98%

composition

Contains EU1223/2009 restricted Limonene (sum of D, L, and DL)

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.44 (lit.)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

density

0.848 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

limonene (sum of D, L and DL)

greener alternative category

Aligned

Organoleptic

green

SMILES string

CC\C=C/CCO

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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General description

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is one of the key volatile constituents of green leaf volatiles(GLV) that can act as an attractant to various insects. It is emitted by green plants when they are physically damaged.

Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

111.2 °F

Flash Point(C)

44 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

农药列管产品
危险化学品

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Plant?plant signaling: ethylene synergizes volatile emission in Zea mays induced by exposure to (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol.
Ruther J & Kleier S.
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 31(9), 2217-2222 (2005)
David G James
Journal of chemical ecology, 31(3), 481-495 (2005-05-19)
Fifteen synthetic herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) were field-tested for attractivity to beneficial insects in two experiments conducted in an open field and a hop yard in Washington State. Eleven insect species or families showed significant attraction to 13 HIPVs. The
Defensive function of herbivore-induced plant volatile emissions in nature.
Kessler A & Baldwin IT.
Science, 291(5511), 2141-2144 (2001)
(Z)-3-Hexenol induces defense genes and downstream metabolites in maize.
Farag MA, et al.
Planta, 220(6), 900-909 (2005)
Krista L Ryall et al.
Environmental entomology, 41(3), 648-656 (2012-06-27)
Attraction of emerald ash borer, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, to a volatile pheromone was demonstrated in three field experiments using baited green sticky traps. A dose-response curve was generated for male A. planipennis to increasing release rates of (3Z)-dodecen-12-olide ((3Z)-lactone) in
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