| Identification | More |  [Name]
  CIS-2-HEXENE |  [CAS]
  4050-45-7 |  [Synonyms]
  CIS-2-HEXENE (2E)-2-Hexene (E)-2-C6H12 (e)-2-hexen (E)-2-Hexene trans-hex-2-ene TRANS-2-HEXENE, 98+% trans-2-Hexene,99% |  [EINECS(EC#)]
  231-697-1 |  [Molecular Formula]
  C6H12 |  [MDL Number]
  MFCD00066520 |  [Molecular Weight]
  84.16 |  [MOL File]
  4050-45-7.mol |  
 | Chemical Properties | Back Directory |  [Appearance]
  Clear colorless liquid |  [Melting point ]
  −98.5-−98 °C(lit.) |  [Boiling point ]
  68-70 °C(lit.) |  [density ]
  0.669 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) 
 |  [vapor density ]
  1 (vs air) 
 |  [vapor pressure ]
  263 mm Hg ( 37.7 °C) 
 |  [refractive index ]
  n20/D 1.396(lit.) 
 |  [Fp ]
  −5 °F 
 |  [storage temp. ]
  Flammables area |  [solubility ]
  Difficult to mix. |  [form ]
  Liquid |  [color ]
  Clear colorless |  [BRN ]
  1719020 |  [LogP]
  3.420 (est) |  [CAS DataBase Reference]
  4050-45-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |  [EPA Substance Registry System]
  trans-2-Hexene (4050-45-7) |  
 | Safety Data | Back Directory |  [Hazard Codes ]
  F,Xi,Xn |  [Risk Statements ]
  R11:Highly Flammable. R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin . R65:Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed. |  [Safety Statements ]
  S16:Keep away from sources of ignition-No smoking . S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice . S36:Wear suitable protective clothing . S62:If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label . S33:Take precautionary measures against static discharges . S29:Do not empty into drains . S23:Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) . S9:Keep container in a well-ventilated place . |  [RIDADR ]
  UN 3295 3/PG 2 
 |  [WGK Germany ]
  3 
 |  [Autoignition Temperature]
  473 °F |  [TSCA ]
  Yes |  [HazardClass ]
  3 |  [PackingGroup ]
  II |  [HS Code ]
  29012990 |  
 | Hazard Information | Back Directory |  [Chemical Properties]
  Clear colorless liquid |  [Uses]
  trans-2-Hexene is used as a co monomer in the production of polyethylene. The use of trans-2-hexene, which is derived from 3-hexyne using sodium in liquid ammonia. |  [Definition]
  ChEBI: 2E-hexene is a hydrocarbon. |  [General Description]
 
 trans-2-hexene is formed by the double bond shift and cis-trans isomerization which can be studied using microreactor-GLC techniques.  |  [Purification Methods]
  Purify it as for 1-hexene above. [Beilstein 1 IV 834.] |  
  
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