Trans-2-Hexenyl Hexanoate
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 53398-86-0
A fresh green note with a cognac character and a soft herbal facet. Waxy and natural, it adds a clean green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 21 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 53398-86-0 |
| INCI Name | Trans-2-hexenyl hexanoate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H22O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 198.30 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-hex-2-enyl] hexanoate |
| InChIKey | UQPLEMTXCSYMEK-VQHVLOKHSA-N |
Synonyms
hex-(2E)-enyl hexanoate, (2E)-hex-2-en-1-yl hexanoate, (E)-hex-2-enyl hexanoate, [(E)-hex-2-enyl] hexanoate, hexanoic acid (2E)-2-hexenyl ester, hexanoic acid (E)-hex-2-en-1-yl ester, (E)-hexanoic acid 2-hexenyl ester, hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester, hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester, hexanoic acid, 2-hexenyl ester, (E)-, (E)-2-hexen-1-yl caproate, 2-hexen-1-yl caproate, trans-2-hexen-1-yl caproate, (E)-2-hexen-1-yl hexanoate, trans-2-hexen-1-yl hexanoate, (E)-2-hexenyl caproate, trans-2-hexenyl caproate, trans-2-hexenyl caproate (hexanoate), (E)-2-hexenyl hexanoate, T2 hexenyl hexanoate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 125 °C @ 25 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 102.78 °C |
| Density | 0.87500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43200 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.016000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 4.655 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 5.496 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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