Methyl 3-Hexenoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 2396-78-3
A soft earthy note with a sweet slightly fruity character.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 2 | Sweet |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
Identification
| CAS Number | 2396-78-3 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C7H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 128.17 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl hex-3-enoate |
| InChIKey | XEAIHUDTEINXFG-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
fruity sorbate, 3-hexenoic acid methyl ester, 3-hexenoic acid, methyl ester, methyl beta-propylacrylate, methyl hex-3-enoate, methyl hydrosorbate, methyl-3-hexenoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 168.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 46.11 °C |
| Densitye | 0.91400 |
| Refractive Indexe | 1.42200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 4.057000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.316 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1439 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
e Estimated from a closely related isomer of the same molecule. Actual values vary by supplier, grade and quality.
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