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W392200

Sigma-Aldrich

trans,trans-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol

≥97%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

(E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, Sorbic alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CHCH=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
17102-64-6
Molecular Weight:
98.14
FEMA Number:
3922
Beilstein:
1719722
MDL number:
MFCD00002925
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901938
Flavis number:
2.162

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biological source

synthetic

grade

FG
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012
FDA 21 CFR 110

vapor density

>1 (vs air)

Assay

≥97%

contains

α- tocopherol (synthetic as stabilizer)

refractive index

n20/D 1.5 (lit.)

bp

80 °C/12 mmHg (lit.)

mp

28-33 °C (lit.)

density

0.871 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; green; herbaceous

SMILES string

[H]/C(C)=C([H])\C([H])=C(/[H])CO

InChI

1S/C6H10O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-5,7H,6H2,1H3/b3-2+,5-4+

InChI key

MEIRRNXMZYDVDW-MQQKCMAXSA-N

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General description

trans,trans-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol is an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde that can be used as a flavor ingredient.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1%
Taste at 10-40 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Raw and cooked asparagus, naranjilla fruit.

Pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H311,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
MKCG0072
MKCB3555
MKBZ5893V
MKBT5036V
MKBR4264V

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The FEMA GRAS assessment of ?, ?-unsaturated aldehydes and related substances used as flavor ingredients.
Adams TB, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 46(9), 2935-2967 (2008)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 25, 77-77 (2000)
D L Bissett et al.
Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine, 7(2), 63-67 (1990-04-01)
Albino hairless mice (SkH:HR-1) exposed chronically to suberythemal doses of ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation display visible skin wrinkling and tumors. Topical treatment of mice with solutions of conjugated dienes (2,4-hexadien-1-ol and derivatives of it) prior to each UVB radiation exposure

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