Methyl Trans-2-Octenoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 2396-85-2
A fruity green note with a pear skin character and a soft cooked facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Pear |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 8 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 2396-85-2 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 156.22 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl (E)-oct-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | CJBQSBZJDJHMLF-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
Synonyms
melon octenoate, methyl 2-octenoate (high trans), methyl oct-2-enoate, 2-octenoic acid methyl ester, 2-octenoic acid, methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 70 °C @ 4 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 79.44 °C |
| Density | 0.89400 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43700 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.437000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.335 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 158.9 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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