Trans-2-Hexenol
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 928-95-0
A fresh green leafy note with an unripe fruity character. Natural and crisp, it builds cut grass, stem and unripe fruit effects in green accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Green |
| Descriptor 3 | Leafy |
| Tenacity2 | 4 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 928-95-0 |
| INCI Name | Trans-2-hexenol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C6H12O |
| Mol. Weight | 100.16 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol |
| InChIKey | ZCHHRLHTBGRGOT-SNAWJCMRSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Hexen-1-ol, 2-Hexenol, Hex-2-en-1-ol, 3-Propylallyl alcohol, trans-2-Hexen-1-Ol, (E)-Hex-2-en-1-ol, (E)-2-Hexen-1-ol, 2-Hexen-1-ol, (2E)-, (E)-2-Hexenol, 2-Hexen-1-ol, (E)-, trans-Hex-2-en-1-ol, 2-Hexen-1-ol, trans-, trans-4-ethyl-2-buten-1-ol, (2E)-hex-2-en-1-ol, (E)-hex-2-enol, (2E)-2-hexen-1-ol, T2 hexenol, trans-2-hexenol FCC, trans-2-hexenol natural, hexenol trans-2, hexenol trans-2 natural, (2E)-2-hexenol-1-ol, trans-2-hexenyl alcohol 70% natural, trans-2-hexenyl alcohol natural, trans-1-hydroxy-2-hexene, 1-hydroxy-2-trans-hexene, (E)-3-propyl allyl alcohol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 159.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 54.44 °C |
| Density | 0.836 |
| Refractive Index | 1.437 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.873000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.4 |
| Solubility | Soluble in propylene glycol and most fixed oils; Very slightly soluble in water |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Hexen-2-Al | 0.15 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
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