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General Material Information

Preferred name (E)-2-hexen-1-yl acetate
Trivial Name trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
Short Description trans-2-hexenyl acetate
Formula C8 H14 O2
CAS Number 2497-18-9
FEMA Number 2564
Flavis Number 9.394
ECHA Number 219-680-7
FDA UNII XDV436N45E
Nikkaji Number J59.825I
Beilstein Number 1721851
MDL MFCD00009474
COE Number 643
xLogP3-AA 2.00 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1355 2-(E)hexen-1-yl acetate
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 2497-18-9 ; TRANS-2-HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE
Synonyms
  • acetato trans 2 esenile
  • acetic acid (E)-hex-2-enyl ester
  • (2E)- hex-2-en-1-yl acetate
  • (E)- hex-2-enyl acetate
  • trans- hex-2-enyl acetate
  • [(E)- hex-2-enyl] acetate
  • hex-2(trans)-enyl acetate
  • (E)-2-hexen-1-ol acetate
  • 2-hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)-
  • 2-hexen-1-ol, acetate, (E)-
  • (E)-2-hexen-1-yl acetate
  • 2-(E) hexen-1-yl acetate
  • trans-2-hexen-1-yl acetate
  • (E)-2-hexen-1-yl ethanoate
  • (2E)-2-hexenyl acetate
  • (E)-2-hexenyl acetate
  • T2 hexenyl acetate
  • trans-2-hexenyl acetate
  • trans-2-hexenyl acetate FCC
  • trans-2-hexenyl acetate nat
  • trans-2-hexenyl acetate natural
  • hexenyl trans-2 acetate
  • trans-2-hexenylacetate
  • [(E)-hex-2-enyl] acetate
  • 2-Hexen-1-ol, 1-acetate, (2E)-
  • 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (E)-
  • 2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)-
  • trans-2-Hexenyl acetate
  • (E)-2-Hexenyl acetate
  • (2E)-Hexenyl acetate
  • (E)-1-Acetoxy-2-hexene
  • (E)-2-Hexen-1-ol acetate
  • Acetic acid (E)-2-hexenyl ester

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Literature & References

[(E)-hex-2-enyl] acetate
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:2497-18-9
Pubchem (cid):2733294
Pubchem (sid):135067480
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Publications by Info
Volatile Flavor Components in Bogyojosaeng and Suhong Cultivars of Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa Duch.)

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
CHEBI:View
CHEMBL:View
HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB40212
FooDB:FDB004504
Export Tariff Code:2915.39.9000
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex Yes
Molecular weight 142.19798278809
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.406 to 7.464
Refractive Index 1.425 to 1.43 @ 20 °C
Boiling Point 165 to 166°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 67 to 68°C @ 16 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.868 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 1
Flash Point TCC Value 58.33 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 2.58 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 480.5 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes
water No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
sweet, privet, green, fresh, apple skin, banana peel, waxy, apple, leafy, fruity
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
Luebke, William tgsc, (2009) At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet privet green fresh apple skin banana peel waxy apple
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) Sweet leafy green with a fresh, fruity, apple nuance
Flavor Type: Green
sweet, green, fresh, fruity, waxy, apple
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 14, No. 6, 47, (1989) At 10.00 ppm. Sweet, green, fresh and fruity with a waxy, apple background
Fresh notes for pear and apple, as well as other fruits and berries. Characteristic for juicy pear
Trans-2-HEXENYL ACETATE brings freshness to flavors with fruity and apple nuances and nice waxy and oily backnotes. Sweet and leafy green notes
Red apple, root beer, pear, melon, honeydew, wintergreen, tea flavors. Green fresh
General comment Sweet green fresh fruity waxy apple

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Odor purposes Apple red apple, Banana, Cranberry, Geranium, Guava, Honeydew, Melon, Mint, Passion fruit, Pear, Pineapple, Root beer, Sage, Spice, Wine, Wintergreen, Ylang ylang
Flavoring purposes Tea black tea, Tomato
Other purposes Waxy
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xi - Irritant
R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
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)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Human Experience:
10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 793, 1979.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 793, 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 (E)-2-hexen-1-yl acetate usage levels up to:
8.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 270.00 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 56.00 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 1700 (μg/person/day)
Threshold of Concern:1800 (μg/person/day)
Structure Class: I
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: 3
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average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -1.70000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -0.28000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -0.40000
fruit ices: -0.40000
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -1.70000
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: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
Food categories according to Commission Regulation EC No. 1565/2000 (EC, 2000) in FGE.06 (EFSA, 2002a). According to the Industry the "normal" use is defined as the average of reported usages and "maximum use" is defined as the 95th percentile of reported usages (EFSA, 2002i).
Note: mg/kg = 0.001/1000 = 0.000001 = 1/1000000 = ppm.
average usage mg/kgmaximum usage mg/kg
Dairy products, excluding products of category 02.0 (01.0): 5.7000012.00000
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): 1.5000014.25000
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): --
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): 5.000005.03000
Confectionery (05.0): 5.5000014.46000
Chewing gum (05.3): 6.0200020.87000
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): 4.8000011.55000
Bakery wares (07.0): 5.0000017.00000
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): 0.900002.98000
Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (MCE) (09.0): --
Eggs and egg products (10.0): --
Sweeteners, including honey (11.0): --
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, protein products, etc. (12.0): 2.000005.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 2.000004.43000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 1.000002.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 2.500004.50000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): --

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):

EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes, Flavourings and Processing Aids (CEF)
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 200, Revision 1 (FGE.200 Rev.1): 74 a,ß-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.1 of FGE.19
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Safety and efficacy of 26 compounds belonging to chemical group 3 (a,ß-unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids and esters) when used as flavourings for all animal species and categories
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 71 Revision 1 (FGE.71Rev1): consideration of aliphatic, linear, a,ß-unsaturated alcohols, aldehydes, carboxylic acids, and related esters evaluated by JECFA (63rd and 69th meeting) structurally related to flavouring substances evaluated in FGE.05Rev3
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):2497-18-9
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :2733294
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WISER:UN 3272
WGK Germany:2
[(E)-hex-2-enyl] acetate
Chemidplus:0002497189
RTECS:MP8425000 for cas# 2497-18-9