Identification

Namecocoa hexenal
IUPAC(Z)-5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal
EINECS244-602-3
FDA UNIISearch
Molecular FormulaC13 H16 O
Molecular Weight188.26972000
MDL NumberMFCD00036615
Nikkaji NumberJ1.272.450K
CoE Number10365

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring1472 5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal
DG SANTE Food Flavourings05.099 5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal
FEMA Number3199
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)21834-92-4 ; 5-METHYL-2-PHENYL-2-HEXENAL

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 96.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.97000 to 0.97600 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 8.071 to 8.121
Refractive Index 1.53100 to 1.53600 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 96.00 to 100.00 °C. @ 0.70 mm Hg, 290.00 to 291.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Acid Value 10.00 max. KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 0.004000 mmHg @ 20.00 °C.
Vapor Density 6.4 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 110.00 °C. )
logP (o/w) 3.691 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Cosmetic Information

CosIngcosmetic data
Cosmetic Usesperfuming agents

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Strength medium ,
Substantivity 118 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Odor Description
at 100.00 %.
Bitter cocoa, nutty, brown and green
Distinctive cocoa aroma with mocha undertones
cocoa
sweet aromatic, cocoa- and chocolate connotation
SWEET, CHOCOLATE, GREEN, ALDEHYDIC
cocoa, chocolate, bitter, honey, aldehydic. Powerful
Cocoa, chocolate, bitter, honey, aldehyde. Powerful
Odor sample from R C Treatt and Co Ltd
Taste Description
bitter cocoa dark chocolate aldehydic coffee nutty honey green
at 10.00 ppm.
Strong cocoa powder notes
chocolate
, cocoa-like; bitter cocoa, honey, aldehydic, coffee and nutty with a green nuance

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 cocoa hexenal usage levels up to8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)15.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA)6.00 (μg/capita/day)
Structure ClassII
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 amber FR animal FR apple FR apricot FR baby powder FL bakery FR balsam FL/FR carob bean locust bean FL beverage FL/FR birch tar blossom tropical blossom FL bread FL caramel FR castoreum FL chocolate cacao FL chocolate cocoa FR chypre FR clover FR coconut FR coffee confection FR coronilla FR cream FR fern FR fig FR filbert FR floral FL fruit tropical fruit FR honey FR honeysuckle FR jasmin FR lily of the valley FR mango FL marshmallow FR mint FL molasses FR moss FR opoponax FR papaya FR peach FL potato chip FR powder FL praline FR raisin FR sweet pea FL tea FR tobacco FR toffee FL tomato FR vanilla FR woodruff

Natural Occurrence

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Synonyms

benzeneacetaldehyde, a-(3-methylbutylidene)- choclatone WS natural (Advanced Biotech) chocolatone ETOH natural (Advanced Biotech) chocolatone TEC natural (Advanced Biotech) cocal (IFF) cocoa aldehyde cocoa hexenal cocoal hex-2-enal, 5-methyl-2-phenyl- 2- hexenal, 5-methyl-2-phenyl- koka aldehyde methyl 2 phenyl 2 hexenal (cocal ) 5- methyl 2 phenyl 2 hexenal (cocal), kosher alpha-(3- methyl butylidene) benzene acetaldehyde 5- methyl-2-phenyl hex-2-enal 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexen-1-al 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal natural 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal synthetic methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, 5- 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, kosher 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, natural 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, natural, kosher 5- methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, no antioxidant 5- methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal alpha-(3- methylbutylidene) benzeneacetaldehyde 2- phenyl-5-methyl-2-hexen-1-al 2- phenyl-5-methyl-2-hexenal 2- phenyl-5-methylhex-2-enal US Patents: 3,958,029 - Novel flavoring compositions and products comprising 2,5-dimethyl-3-thioisovaleryl furan PubMed: Relationship of sensory and instrumental aroma measurements of dark chocolate as influenced by fermentation method, roasting and conching conditions. Google Patents: Antifungal flavouring ingredients and compositions PubMed: 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal in the scent gland secretion of male cave crickets, Troglophilus cavicola and T. neglectus (Ensifera: Rhaphidophoridae). PubMed: Use of gas chromatography-olfactometry to identify key odorant compounds in dark chocolate. Comparison of samples before and after conching.