4-hexenol
4-hexen-1-ol
Identification
| Name | 4-hexenol |
| CAS Number | 6126-50-7 |
| FDA UNII | KD6QZU1YM7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 100.16084000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00009713 |
| CoE Number | 2295 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 318 4-hexen-1-ol |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 02.074 hex-4-en-1-ol |
| FEMA Number | 3430 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 6126-50-7 ; 4-HEXEN-1-OL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 96.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84000 to 0.86000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 6.998 to 7.164 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43000 to 1.45000 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 80.00 °C. @ 30.00 mm Hg, 158.00 to 159.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.929000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | >1 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 139.00 °F. TCC ( 59.44 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.285 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Strength | high , |
| Substantivity | > 8 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Odor Description |
at 0.10 % in propylene glycol. Very powerful, pungent, green vegetable
|
| Taste Description |
metallic earthy potato cooked pineapple Metallic, earthy notes similar to potato and cooked pineapple
|
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for 4-hexenol usage levels up to | 0.5000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 2.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hex-4-en-1-ol
hex-4-enyl alcohol
4-
hexen-1-ol
4-
hexenyl alcohol
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