cis-3-Hexenyl 2-Methyl-2-Pentenoate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note (estimated) CAS 76649-17-7
A fresh green note with a natural waxy character and a soft tropical facet. Metallic and crisp, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note (estimated) |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | High (estimated) |
| Tenacity2 | 12 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 76649-17-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 196.29 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-hex-3-enyl] (Z)-2-methylpent-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | RTISFZCHFHFOOK-FKTQTOOFSA-N |
Synonyms
2-pentenoic Acid, 2-methyl-, (3z)-3-hexen-1-yl Ester; green pentenoate; [(E)-hex-3-enyl] (Z)-2-methylpent-2-enoate; cis-3-hexen-1-yl 2-methyl-2-pentenoate; (Z)-3-hexen-1yl 2-methyl pent-2-en-1-oate; cis-3-hexen-1yl 2-methylpent-2-en-1-oate; (Z)-3-hexenyl 2-methyl-2-pentenoate; 2-methyl-2-pentenoic acid (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 125 °C @ 25 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 104.44 °C |
| Density | 0.90100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.45500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.010000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.222 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7.69 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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