trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
- CAS No.
- 2497-18-9
- Chemical Name:
- trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
- Synonyms
- FEMA 2564;Hex-2-enyl acetate;(E)-2-Hexenyl acetate;trans-2-hexenyl lactate;(E)-2-Hexen-1-yl acetate;trans-2-hexenyl;2-hexenylacetate;2-Hexenyl acetate;hex-2-enylacetate;T2 HEXENYL ACETATE
- CBNumber:
- CB2482008
- Molecular Formula:
- C8H14O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 142.2
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00009474
- MOL File:
- 2497-18-9.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
- TDS File:
- TDS
| Melting point | -65.52°C (estimate) |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 165-166 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index |
n |
| FEMA | 2564 | 2-HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE (E) |
| FLAVIS Number | 09.394 | E-Hex-2-enyl acetate |
| Flash point | 137 °F |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| solubility | Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.90 |
| Odor | Powerful and fresh-green, sweet and fruity, very “natural” odor |
| Odor Type | green |
| biological source | synthetic |
| JECFA Number | 1355 |
| BRN | 1721851 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions |
FLAVOURING PERFUMING FRAGRANCE |
| InChI | 1S/C8H14O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-10-8(2)9/h5-6H,3-4,7H2,1-2H3/b6-5+ |
| InChIKey | HRHOWZHRCRZVCU-AATRIKPKSA-N |
| SMILES | [H]\C(CCC)=C(\[H])COC(C)=O |
| LogP | 2.58 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 2497-18-9(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | TRANS-2-HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE |
| FDA 21 CFR | 172.515 |
| EWG's Food Scores | 1 |
| FDA UNII | XDV436N45E |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (E)-(2497-18-9) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)- (2497-18-9) |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.21 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() ![]() GHS02,GHS07 |
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| Signal word | Warning | |||||||||
| Hazard statements | H226-H315-H319-H335 | |||||||||
| Precautionary statements | P210-P233-P240-P241-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338 | |||||||||
| target organs | Respiratory system | |||||||||
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter | |||||||||
| Hazard Codes | Xi | |||||||||
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 | |||||||||
| Safety Statements | 26-36-37/39 | |||||||||
| RIDADR | UN 3272 3/PG 3 | |||||||||
| WGK Germany | 2 | |||||||||
| RTECS | MP8425000 | |||||||||
| TSCA | TSCA listed | |||||||||
| HazardClass | 3 | |||||||||
| PackingGroup | III | |||||||||
| HS Code | 29153900 | |||||||||
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids | |||||||||
| Hazard Classifications | Eye Irrit. 2 Flam. Liq. 3 Skin Irrit. 2 STOT SE 3 |
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| NFPA 704 |
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trans-2-Hexenyl acetate price More Price(38)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | W256404 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 2497-18-9 | 1 each | $58 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W256404 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 2497-18-9 | 100g | $70.7 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W256404 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 2497-18-9 | 1kg | $228 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W256404 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 2497-18-9 | 5kg | $817 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | W256404 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate ≥98%, FCC, FG | 2497-18-9 | 9kg | $1250 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
trans-2-Hexenyl acetate Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Description
trans-2-Hexen-l-yl acetate has a pleasant, fruity odor and corresponding taste. This substance may be synthesized by heating at the boil l-bromohexen-2 -ol with sodium acetate and acetic acid.
Chemical Properties
2-Hexen-1-yl acetate has a pleasant, fruity odor and corresponding taste.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
(E)-2-Hexenyl Acetate occurs in many fruits and in some essential oils, for example, peppermint. It is a fresh, fruity, slightly green-smelling liquid and is used in fruit flavors.
Occurrence
Reported found in Fragaria vesca and other fruits; only the trans-form is known. Also reported in apple, apple juice, apricot, bilberry, guava, peach, blackberry, strawberry fruit and jam, tomato, corn mint oil, spearmint oil, white and red wine, tea, plum, plumcot, mushroom, starfruit, mango, banana and passion fruit.
Uses
trans-2-Hexenyl acetate is the permitted edible flavorings specified in GB 2760-1996.
Preparation
By heating at the boil, 1-bromohexen-2-ol with sodium acetate and acetic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: (E)-hex-2-enyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is an acetate ester and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to an (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, green, fresh and fruity with a waxy apple background.
trans-2-Hexenyl acetate Preparation Products And Raw materials
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| Hangzhou Yanfu Trading Co., LTD | 15990061515 | 156144099@qq.com | China | 72 | 58 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
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| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 44850 | 61 |
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| Beijing Isomersyn Technology CO;LTD | 010-82954736 13391601435 | sales@isomersyn.com | China | 3294 | 57 |
View Lastest Price from trans-2-Hexenyl acetate manufacturers
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2025-05-23 | Natural Trans-2-hexenyl Acetate
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$50.00 | 1kg | 99 | 5000 | Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd | |
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2024-11-12 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
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$199.00 | 98 | 500 Kg | R&D Scientific Inc. | ||
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2024-07-22 | trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
2497-18-9
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1kg | 98% | 10ton | JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD |
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- Natural Trans-2-hexenyl Acetate
2497-18-9
- $50.00
- 99
- Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
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- trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
2497-18-9
- $199.00
- 98
- R&D Scientific Inc.
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- trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
2497-18-9
- 98%
- JINING XINHE CHEMICAL CO., LTD






