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W316903

trans-2-Hexenoic acid

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-2-hexenoic acid, 3-propyl acrylic acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCO2H
CAS Number:
13419-69-7
Molecular Weight:
114.14
FEMA Number:
3169
Council of Europe no.:
11777
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901509
Flavis number:
8.054
EC Number:
236-528-5
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00002705
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1720443
Organoleptic:
fruity; sweet
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

217 °C (lit.)

mp

33-35 °C (lit.)

density

0.965 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

fruity; sweet

SMILES string

CCC\C=C\C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C6H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h4-5H,2-3H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/b5-4+

InChI key

NIONDZDPPYHYKY-SNAWJCMRSA-N

Application


  • Update to RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, trans-2-hexenoic acid, CAS Registry Number 13419-69-7.: This study updates the safety assessment of trans-2-hexenoic acid as a fragrance ingredient (Api et al., 2023).

  • Antiviral Activity of trans-Hexenoic Acid against Coxsackievirus B and Enterovirus A71.: This research explores the antiviral properties of trans-2-hexenoic acid, demonstrating its effectiveness against Coxsackievirus B and Enterovirus A71, which are significant human pathogens. (Olasunkanmi et al., 2023).

  • Alkenyl Carboxylic Acid: Engineering the Nanomorphology in Polymer-Polymer Solar Cells as Solvent Additive.: This paper discusses the role of trans-2-hexenoic acid as a solvent additive in polymer-polymer solar cells, highlighting its impact on nanomorphology and solar cell efficiency. (Zhang et al., 2017).

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pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

Storage Class

8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges

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SHBS6807
SHBS4630
SHBR9702
SHBP6838
SHBQ0435

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Pingxi Xu et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 111(46), 16592-16597 (2014-10-29)
Insect repellents are important prophylactic tools for travelers and populations living in endemic areas of malaria, dengue, encephalitis, and other vector-borne diseases. DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) is a 6-decade-old synthetic repellent, which is still considered the gold standard of mosquito repellents. Mosquitoes

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W316903-1KG-K04061837527906
W316903-SAMPLE-K04061837527913
W316903-100G-K04061835566686
W316903-5KG-K04061834397311