Ethyl Trans-2-Hexenoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 27829-72-7
A green fruity note with a papaya and quince character and a soft winey facet. Tropical and natural, it adds a juicy fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Juicy |
| Descriptor 3 | Green |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 1 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 27829-72-7 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C8H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 142.20 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl (E)-hex-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | SJRXWMQZUAOMRJ-VOTSOKGWSA-N |
Synonyms
ethyl (2E)-2-hexenoate, ethyl (2E)-hex-2-enoate, ethyl (E)-hex-2-enoate, ethyl T2 hexenoate, ethyl trans-hex-2-enoate, hex-2-enoic acid, ethyl ester, (E)-, trans-2-hexenoic acid ethyl ester, 2-hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E)-, 2-hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (E)-, rum hexenoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 182.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 54.44 °C |
| Density | 0.89400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.322000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.825 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, slightly; water, 480.5 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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