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 |
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 |
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(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 |
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 |
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 | Green waxy fresh vegetable fruity apple guava green 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 |
(data available) |
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 |
Category: | |||
flavor and fragrance agents | |||
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 | |||
Click here to view publication 6 | |||
average usual ppm | average 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: | - | - |
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) View page or View pdf |
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 View page or View pdf |
EPI System: View |
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 |