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W256307

Sigma-Aldrich

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-3-hexen-1-ol, Leaf alcohol

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About This Item

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:
24901153
Flavis number:
2.056
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fresh; grassy; green
Grade:
FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

Assay

≥98%

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

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; grassy; 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

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

111.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

44 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBN2857
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MKCH6481
MKCG2251
MKCF3274

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