Trans-2-Hexenyl Pentanoate
Aroma Chemical CAS 56922-74-8
A green fruity note with an apple and banana character and a soft pineapple facet. Natural and juicy, it adds a cognac fruit lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Apple |
Identification
| CAS Number | 56922-74-8 |
| INCI Name | Trans-2-hexenyl valerate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H20O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 184.27 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-hex-2-enyl] pentanoate |
| InChIKey | WDXAMNXWZLXISB-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
Synonyms
(2E)-hex-2-en-1-yl valerate, (E)-hex-2-enyl valerate, [(E)-hex-2-enyl] pentanoate, (E)-2-hexen-1-yl pentanoate, trans-2-hexen-1-yl pentanoate, (E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate, trans-2-hexen-1-yl valerate, (E)-2-hexenyl pentanoate, (E)-2-hexenyl valerate, trans-2-hexenyl valerate, pentanoic acid (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester, (E)-pentanoic acid 2-hexen-1-yl ester, pentanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester, pentanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester, pentanoic acid, 2-hexenyl ester, (E)-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 70 °C @ 1 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 76.67 °C |
| Density | 0.87300 |
| Refractive Index | 1.43100 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.046400 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 4.170 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 16.97 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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