ethyl 5-hexenoate
5-hexenoic acid, ethyl ester
Identification
| Name | ethyl 5-hexenoate |
| CAS Number | 54653-25-7 |
| FDA UNII | HK3B97IJ51 |
| Molecular Formula | C8 H14 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 142.19798000 |
| Nikkaji Number | J1.449.361A |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1273 ethyl 5-hexenoate |
| DG SANTE Food Flavourings | 09.921 ethyl 5-hexenoate |
| FEMA Number | 3976 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 54653-25-7 ; ETHYL 5-HEXENOATE |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 95.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.90200 to 0.91200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.506 to 7.589 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43000 to 1.43900 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 181.00 to 182.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 1.00 max. KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.501000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 137.00 °F. TCC ( 58.33 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 2.399 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
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 | flavor and fragrance agents |
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment | Search |
| Recommendation for ethyl 5-hexenoate usage levels up to | 3.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU) | 3.40 (μg/capita/day) |
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA) | 4.00 (μg/capita/day) |
| Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI) | ND (μg/person/day) |
| Threshold of Concern | 1800 (μg/person/day) |
| Structure Class | I |
| baked goods | 4.00000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 3.00000 |
| beverages(alcoholic) | 3.00000 |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | 16.00000 |
| condiments / relishes | - |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | 4.00000 |
| fruit ices | 3.00000 |
| gelatins / puddings | 4.00000 |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | 4.00000 |
| 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 | 4.00000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
ethyl 5 hexenoate
ethyl hex-5-enoate
hex-5-enoic acid, ethyl ester
5-
hexenoic acid, ethyl ester
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