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General Material Information

Preferred name (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate
Trivial Name cis-3-Hexenyl formate
Short Description cis-3-hexenyl formate
Formula C7 H12 O2
CAS Number 33467-73-1
FEMA Number 3353
Flavis Number 9.24
ECHA Number 251-532-7
FDA UNII E34OB83TYM
Nikkaji Number J59.827E
MDL MFCD00036490
COE Number 2153
xLogP3-AA 1.90 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 123 cis-3-hexenyl formate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 33467-73-1 ; CIS-3-HEXENYL FORMATE
Synonyms
  • formic acid (Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl ester
  • formic acid cis-3-hexen-1-yl ester
  • (3Z)- hex-3-en-1-yl formate
  • (Z)- hex-3-enyl formate
  • [(Z)- hex-3-enyl] formate
  • hex-3(cis)-enyl formate
  • cis-3-hexen-1-ol formate
  • 3-hexen-1-ol, formate, (3Z)-
  • 3-hexen-1-ol, formate, (Z)-
  • (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate
  • cis-3-hexen-1-yl formate
  • cis-beta- hexen-1-yl formate
  • (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate 1% dpg
  • (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate 10% dpg
  • (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl methanoate
  • beta,gamma- hexen-1-yl methanoate
  • cis-3-hexen-1-yl methanoate
  • (Z)-3-hexenyl formate
  • C3 hexenyl formate
  • cis-3-hexenyl formate
  • cis-3-hexenyl formate natural
  • 3-hexenyl formate, cis-
  • 3-hexenyl methanoate, cis-
  • cis-3-hexenylformate
  • [(Z)-hex-3-enyl] formate
  • 3-Hexen-1-ol, 1-formate, (3Z)-
  • 3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (Z)-
  • 3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (3Z)-
  • cis-3-Hexenyl formate
  • (Z)-3-Hexenyl formate
  • (Z)-Hex-3-enyl formate
  • (3Z)-3-Hexenyl formate

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Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
Videos:The Periodic Table of Videos
tgsc:Atomic Weights use for this web site
(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40214
FooDB:FDB019926
Export Tariff Code:2915.13.0000
Typical G.C.
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 128.1710357666
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.555 to 7.639
Refractive Index 1.424 to 1.431 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 154 to 156°C @ 760 mm Hg
Acid Value 2 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure 2.567 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 4.4
Flash Point TCC Value 45 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.098 est
Shelf life 24 months (or longer if stored properly.)
Storage notes Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light.
Solubility
alcohol Yes
propylene glycol Yes
water, slightly Yes
water, 1607 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
fresh, green, waxy, sweet, vegetable, grassy, sharp, fruity, citrus, melon
Odor strength high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 1 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol
Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh green waxy sweet vegetable grassy sharp
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) Green, diffusive, fresh, fruity, citrus, waxy, melon and vegetable
Flavor Type: Green
green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava, banana unripe banana
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) At 20.00 ppm. Green, waxy, fresh vegetable, fruity, apple, guava, green banana
Especially good for green beans, broccoli, asparagus. Also adds green notes to fruits, especially apple, melon, guava, and other tropical notes. Green, fresh vegetable, slightly fruity
General comment Ethereal, green, fruity, waxy, fresh vegetable; apple, guava, banana
Cis-3-HEXENYL FORMATE brings a sharp and fresh profile to fruit and vegetable flavors. It is excellent for kiwi, watermelon, red fruits, apple, tomato and mango flavors. Green, fresh, sharp with an arugula note

Occurrences

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 10 - Flammable.
R 38 - Irritating to skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.
S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing.
Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Signal word Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour
H315 - Causes skin irritation
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233 - Keep container tightly closed.
P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.
P242 - Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Human Experience:
10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 797, 1979.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 797, 1979.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
Recommendation for (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate usage levels up to:
6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 43.00 (μg/capita/day)
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 6. Update in publication number(s): 7, 10
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -2.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -1.00000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -1.00000
fruit ices: -1.00000
gelatins / puddings: -1.00000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -2.00000
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: -1.00000
meat products: --
milk products: -0.20000
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --

Safety references

European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies...

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC)
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Safety and efficacy of non-conjugated and accumulated unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain, aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids, acetals and esters belonging to chemical group 4 when used as flavourings for all animal species
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):33467-73-1
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5365587
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3272
WGK Germany:2
[(Z)-hex-3-enyl] formate
Chemidplus:0033467731
RTECS:MP8550000 for cas# 33467-73-1