Methyl 2-Hexenoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2396-77-2
A green fruity note with a pineapple character and a soft fatty facet. Earthy and natural, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Pineapple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2396-77-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 128.17 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl hex-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | GFUGBRNILVVWIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-hexenoic acid methyl ester, 2-hexenoic acid, methyl ester, (E,Z)-methyl 2-hexenoate, methyl beta-propyl acrylate, methyl hex-2-enoate, methyl T2 hexenoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 168.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 44.44 °C |
| Density | 0.91100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.057000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.316 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 1439 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.