2-hexenoic acid
hex-2-enoic acid
Identification
| Name | 2-hexenoic acid |
| IUPAC | hex-2-enoic acid |
| CAS Number | 1191-04-4 |
| EINECS | 214-727-8 |
| FDA UNII | BXY1L20879 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14410000 |
| CoE Number | 11777 |
Regulatory
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 08.119 2-hexenoic acid |
Physical Properties
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Melting Point | 36.00 to 37.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 201.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.054000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 239.00 °F. TCC ( 115.00 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.677 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 2-hexenoic acid usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 240.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 1800 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
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Potential Uses
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Synonyms
hex-2-enoic acid
hex-2-enoic acids
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