Identification

Namemethyl 3-hexenoate
IUPACmethyl hex-3-enoate
CAS Number2396-78-3
EINECS219-256-1
FDA UNII5B8F9YC2ZN
Molecular FormulaC7 H12 O2
Molecular Weight128.17104000
MDL NumberMFCD00672771
CoE Number10801

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring334 methyl 3-hexenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.267 methyl hex-3-enoate
FEMA Number3364
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)2396-78-3 ; METHYL 3-HEXENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay 97.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Boiling Point 168.00 to 169.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 61.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 4.057000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Vapor Density >1 ( Air = 1 )
Flash Point 115.00 °F. TCC ( 46.11 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.316 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description
at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol.
Fruity, estry, green, with a fresh sweet impact
Powerful green note with hyacinth and honey undertones
Taste Description
at 10.00 ppm.
fruity

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 methyl 3-hexenoate usage levels up to2.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.56 (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 FR banana FL cheese FR earth FR fruit FR grape FR pear FR pineapple FR strawberry FL tropical FL/FR valerian

Natural Occurrence

guava fruit pineapple fruit tobacco virginia tobacco

Synonyms

fruity sorbate 3- hexenoic acid methyl ester 3- hexenoic acid, methyl ester methyl beta-propylacrylate methyl hex-3-enoate methyl hydrosorbate methyl-3-hexenoate Try the PubMed Search.