Identification

Nameethyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
IUPACethyl (Z)-hex-3-enoate
CAS Number64187-83-3
EINECS264-724-0
FDA UNIIR35DY1229O
Molecular FormulaC8 H14 O2
Molecular Weight142.19798000
Nikkaji NumberJ126.494J

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1626 ethyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.939 ethyl (3Z)-hexenoate
FEMA Number4112
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)64187-83-3 ; ETHYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.89300 to 0.90300 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.431 to 7.514
Refractive Index 1.42000 to 1.42900 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 90.00 °C. @ 50.00 mm Hg, 169.00 to 170.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.553000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 130.00 °F. TCC ( 54.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.590 (est)
Shelf Life 36.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly.
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Sharp, pear, green, apple, tropical, good for rind notes, pineapple
Taste Description green

Safety Information

European informationMost important hazard(s):
Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for ethyl (Z)-3-hexenoate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)120.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI)800 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure ClassI
baked goods5.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic)2.00000
beverages(alcoholic)5.00000
breakfast cereal2.00000
cheese-
chewing gum5.00000
condiments / relishes2.00000
confectionery froastings5.00000
egg products-
fats / oils-
fish products-
frozen dairy5.00000
fruit ices5.00000
gelatins / puddings5.00000
granulated sugar-
gravies-
hard candy10.00000
imitation dairy2.00000
instant coffee / tea2.00000
jams / jellies5.00000
meat products-
milk products-
nut products-
other grains-
poultry-
processed fruits1.00000
processed vegetables-
reconstituted vegetables-
seasonings / flavors25.00000
snack foods-
soft candy10.00000
soups-
sugar substitutes-
sweet sauces2.00000
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0)0.02000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0)0.20000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0)0.20000
Processed fruit (04.1)0.02000
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2)0.02000
Confectionery (05.0)2.00000
Chewing gum (05.3)-
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0)0.40000
Bakery wares (07.0)0.20000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0)0.02000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0)0.02000
Eggs and egg products (10.0)-
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0)-
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0)0.02000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0)-
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1)2.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2)2.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0)0.02000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0)0.02000

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Potential Uses

FR fruit FR green FL tropical

Natural Occurrence

acerola fruit brandy grape brandy PMC guava fruit mango fruit mastic leaf oil @ 0.07% Data passion fruit juice - up to 0.15 mg/kg pear fruit pineapple fruit strawberry guava fruit tea leaf

Synonyms

ethyl (3Z)-3-hexenoate ethyl (3Z)-hex-3-enoate ethyl (3Z)-hexenoate ethyl (Z)-hex-3-enoate ethyl cis-3-hexenoate ethyl cis-3-hexenoate (natural) ethyl cis-3-hexenoate natural cis- hex-3-enoic acid ethyl ester 3- hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (3Z)- 3- hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (Z)- Try the PubMed Search.