(E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate

General Material Information

Preferred name	(E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate
Trivial Name	trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
Short Description	trans-2-hexenyl pentanoate
Formula	C11 H20 O2
CAS Number	56922-74-8
FEMA Number	3935
ECHA Number	260-439-0
FDA UNII	NQO2JJ740G
Nikkaji Number	J184.193I
MDL	MFCD00036547
xLogP3-AA	3.30 (est)
NMR Predictor	External link
JECFA Food Flavoring	1379 trans-2-hexenyl pentanoate
FDA Patent	No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm	56922-74-8 ; (E)-2-HEXENYL VALERATE
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 trans-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)- [(E)-hex-2-enyl] pentanoate trans-2-Hexenyl pentanoate trans-2-Hexenyl valerate (E)-2-Hexenyl valerate

(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):	HMDB38273
FooDB:	FDB017571
Export Tariff Code:	2915.60.0000
VCF-Online:	VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:	View

BOC Sciences	Lluch Essence
Parchem	Penta International
TCI AMERICA	Lluch Essence S.L.
Penta International Corporation

Material listed in food chemical codex	No
Molecular weight	184.27879333496
Specific gravity	@ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon	7.264 to 7.314
Refractive Index	1.431 to 1.438 @ 20 °C
Acid Value	3 max KOH/g
Vapor Pressure	0.0464 mmHg @ 25 °C
Flash Point TCC Value	76.67 °C TCC
logP (o/w)	4.17
Solubility
alcohol	Yes
water, 16.97 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)	Yes
water	No

Odor Type: Green
green, fruity, apple, banana, pineapple, cognac, estery, banana unripe banana, winey
General comment	At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green fruity apple banana pineapple cognac
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000)	At 1.00 %. Green, estry, fruity, apple, green banana and pineapple with slight cognac and winey nuances
Flavor Type: Green
waxy, green, fruity, apple, pear, pineapple, floral
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000)	At 1.00 - 10.00 ppm. Waxy green fruity apple, pear and pineapple with a slight waxy floral aftertaste
Useful in pineapple, apple, and tropical flavors.	Fruity

Applications	flavor and fragrance agents
Odor purposes	Fruit
Flavoring purposes	Apple, Apricot, Banana, Brandy, Butter, Cognac, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Rum, Wine
Cosmetic purposes	Perfuming agents

Preferred SDS: View

Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram

Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

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 (E)-2-hexen-1-yl valerate usage levels up to:
	5.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.

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: 19
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		7.00000	11.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		2.50000	4.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		4.00000	7.00000
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		5.00000	7.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		8.00000	9.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		6.00000	9.00000
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-