Identification

Nameethyl 3-hexenoate
IUPACethyl hex-3-enoate
CAS Number2396-83-0
EINECS219-257-7
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC8 H14 O2
Molecular Weight142.19798000
MDL NumberMFCD00036524
Nikkaji NumberJ110.613I

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring335 ethyl 3-hexenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.191 ethyl hex-3-enoate
FEMA Number3342
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)2396-83-0 ; ETHYL 3-HEXENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.89000 to 0.89800 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.406 to 7.472
Refractive Index 1.42100 to 1.42800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 63.00 to 64.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg, 70.00 °C. @ 28.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 1.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 1.553000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 130.00 °F. TCC ( 54.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.366 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Sweet, fruity, pineapple, green and metallic, with a fresh topnote
sour green, slightly cheesy
Odor sample from Bedoukian Research, Inc.
Taste Description
fruity green tart pineapple tropical winey grape quince
at 10.00 ppm.
Sharp, acidic fruity green

Safety Information

Preferred SDSView
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 3-hexenoate usage levels up to4.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)3.20 (μg/capita/day)
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

FR apple FL fruit tropical fruit FR green FR guava FR passion fruit FR pineapple FR strawberry FL tropical FL vegetable

Natural Occurrence

cactus prickly pear kiwi fruit monstera deliciosa fruit passion fruit pineapple fruit quince fruit xylopia benthamii

Synonyms

ethyl 3-hexenoate, no antioxidant ethyl hex-3-enoate ethyl hydrosorbate ethyl-3-hexenoate hex-3-enoic acid ethyl ester 3- hexenoic acid ethyl ester 3- hexenoic acid, ethyl ester Try the PubMed Search.