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W256218

Sigma-Aldrich

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol

≥95%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

(E)-hex-2-en-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH2CH=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2562
Beilstein:
1719709
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
69
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
2.020
NACRES:
NA.21
Organoleptic:
fresh; grassy; green; leafy
grade:
FG
Halal
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic
food allergen:
no known allergens

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

reg. compliance

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

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.438 (lit.)

bp

158-160 °C (lit.)

density

0.849 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; grassy; green; leafy

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h4-5,7H,2-3,6H2,1H3/b5-4+

InChI key

ZCHHRLHTBGRGOT-SNAWJCMRSA-N

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General description

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol is one of the key volatile constituents of green leaf volatiles(GLV) that can act as an attractant to various insects.[1] It occurs naturally in apricots[2] and kiwi fruit.[3]

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 2.0-9.0 ppm

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

129.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

54 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 2 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W256218-8KG:
W256218-250G-K:4548173338262
W256218-1KG:
W256218-BULK-K:
W256218-8KG-K:4548173338279
W256218-VAR-K:
W256218-SAMPLE:
W256218-SAMPLE-K:
W256218-1KG-K:4548173338255
W256218-250G:


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Green leaf volatiles enhance aggregation pheromone of boll weevil, Anthonomus grandis.
Dickens JC.
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, 52(3), 191-203 (1989)
Isaac Armendáriz-Castillo et al.
BioMed research international, 2019, 1386710-1386710 (2020-01-18)
Many studies, comparing the health associated risks of electronic cigarettes with conventional cigarettes focus mainly on the common chemical compounds found between them. Review chemical compounds found exclusively in electronic cigarettes and describe their toxic effects, focusing on electronic-cigarette-only and
SPME?GC?MS detection of volatile compounds in apricot varieties.
Gokbulut I & Karabulut I.
Food Chemistry, 132(2), 1098-1102 (2012)
Influence of osmotic dehydration and freezing on the volatile profile of kiwi fruit.
Talens P, et al.
Food Research International, 36(6), 635-642 (2003)
Mosciano, G.
Perfumer & Flavorist, 24, 41-41 (1999)

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