5-hexenol
hex-5-en-1-ol
Identification
| Name | 5-hexenol |
| IUPAC | hex-5-en-1-ol |
| CAS Number | 821-41-0 |
| EINECS | 212-477-4 |
| FDA UNII | 57PD1RF6G7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H12 O |
| Molecular Weight | 100.16084000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00002981 |
| Nikkaji Number | J100.726B |
| Beilstein | 1236458 |
Regulatory
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 1623 5-hexenol |
| FEMA Number | 4351 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 821-41-0 ; 5-HEXENOL |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84500 to 0.84900 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 7.031 to 7.065 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43400 to 1.43700 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 78.00 to 80.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg, 56.00 °C. @ 11.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.502000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 117.00 °F. TCC ( 47.22 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 1.329 (est) |
| Soluble in | water, 1.371e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| 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 | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for 5-hexenol usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | 0.25000 |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | 0.04000 |
| 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 | 0.04000 |
| 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 | 0.04000 |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
hex-5-en-1-ol
hex-5-enol
5-
hexen-1-ol
5-
hexen-1ol
5-
hexene-1-ol
6-
hydroxy-1-hexene
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