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cis-3-Hexenyl formate

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-3-Hexen-1-yl formate

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Linear Formula:
HCO2CH2CH2CH=CHC2H5
CAS Number:
33467-73-1
Molecular Weight:
128.17
FEMA Number:
3353
EC Number:
251-532-7
Council of Europe no.:
2153
MDL number:
MFCD00036490
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901661
Flavis number:
9.240
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
green; vegetable
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
food allergen:
no known allergens

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥95%

impurities

<5% cis-3-hexen-1-ol

refractive index

n20/D 1.426 (lit.)

bp

72 °C/40 mmHg (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

green; vegetable

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)OCC\C([H])=C(\[H])CC

InChI

1S/C7H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-9-7-8/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

XJHQVZQZUGLZLS-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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General description

cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a flavor and fragrance ester mainly used for its green notes. It occurs naturally in gardenia and zinchoge flowers.

Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

113.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

45 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

危险化学品

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SHBL6473
SHBL2678
MKCH5622
MKCD4700
MKBX3678V

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Flavor Bites: cis-3-Hexenyl Formate: In search of ideal green notes.
Wright J.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 37(7) (2012)
Density and viscosity correlation for several common fragrance and flavor esters.
Djojoputro H & Ismadji S.
Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data, 50(2), 727-731 (2005)
Volatile components of Zinchoge flower (Daphne odora Thunb.).
Watanabe I, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 47(3), 483-490 (1983)
Chemical composition of the absolute from gardenia flower.
Hattori R, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 42(7), 1351-1356 (1978)

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