Identification

Namemethyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
CAS Number13894-62-7
FDA UNII3737693N1Q
Molecular FormulaC7 H12 O2
Molecular Weight128.17104000
Nikkaji NumberJ126.492C

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1624 methyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.937 methyl (3Z)-hexenoate
FEMA Number4164
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)13894-62-7 ; METHYL CIS-3-HEXENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.91400 to 0.92400 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.605 to 7.689
Refractive Index 1.42200 to 1.43000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 145.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 85.00 °C. @ 80.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 4.782000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 139.00 °F. TCC ( 59.44 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.059 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description fruity floral
Taste Description fruity

Safety Information

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 methyl (Z)-3-hexenoate usage levels up to0.6000 % 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)0.02000
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 hibiscus FR passion blossom

Natural Occurrence

champaca concrete @ trace% Data guava fruit - up to 0.25 mg/kg lulo fruit pineapple fruit

Synonyms

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