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W335304

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
Council of Europe no.:
2153
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901661
Flavis number:
9.240
EC Number:
251-532-7
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00036490
Organoleptic:
green; vegetable
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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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

biological source

synthetic

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

Quality Level

400

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.

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GHS02,GHS07

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Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

113.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

45 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

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)
Chemical composition of the absolute from gardenia flower.
Hattori R, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 42(7), 1351-1356 (1978)
Volatile components of Zinchoge flower (Daphne odora Thunb.).
Watanabe I, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 47(3), 483-490 (1983)

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