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General Material Information

Preferred name 2,4-hexadien-1-ol
Trivial Name 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
Short Description 2,4-hexadienol
Formula C6 H10 O
CAS Number 111-28-4
FEMA Number 3922
Flavis Number 2.162
ECHA Number 203-853-9
FDA UNII 11CF2E3HNG
MDL MFCD00002925
COE Number 2162
xLogP3-AA 1.10 (est)
NMR Predictor External link
JECFA Food Flavoring 1174 2,4-hexadien-1-ol
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 111-28-4 ; 2,4-HEXADIEN-1-OL
Synonyms
  • hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol
  • 2,4-hexadien-1-ol
  • 2,4-hexadien-1-ol (sorbic alcohol)
  • 2,4-hexadieneol
  • 2,4-hexadienol
  • 1-hydroxy-2,4-hexadiene
  • mimoril
  • sorbic alcohol
  • sorbinic alcohol
  • sorbyl alcohol
  • Hexacose
  • Hexakose
  • 1-Hydroxy-2,4-hexadiene
  • n-Hex-2,4-dien-1-ol
  • 2,4-Hexadienol

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Literature & References

hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Canada Domestic Sub. List:111-28-4
Pubchem (cid):8104
Pubchem (sid):134975014
Publications by PubMed
Synthesis of all-cis 2,5-imino-2,5-dideoxy-fucitol and its evaluation as a potent fucosidase and galactosidase inhibitor.
The acyl nitroso Diels-Alder (ANDA) reaction of sorbate derivatives: an X-ray and 15N NMR study with an application to amino-acid synthesis.
Aryl-alcohol oxidase involved in lignin degradation: a mechanistic study based on steady and pre-steady state kinetics and primary and solvent isotope effects with two alcohol substrates.
Catalytic enantioselective Diels-Alder reaction by self-assembly of the components on a Lewis acid template.
Spectral and catalytic properties of aryl-alcohol oxidase, a fungal flavoenzyme acting on polyunsaturated alcohols.
Micellar catalysis of Diels-Alder reactions: substrate positioning in the micelle.
Reactions of hydro(pero)xy derivatives of polyunsaturated fatty acids/esters with nitrite ions under acidic conditions. Unusual nitrosative breakdown of methyl 13-hydro(pero)xyoctadeca-9,11-dienoate to a novel 4-nitro-2-oximinoalk-3-enal product.
Intramolecular diels-alder reaction by self-assembly of the components on a lewis acid template
Purification and properties of methanol dehydrogenase from Methylosinus sp. WI 14.
Protective effect of topically applied conjugated hexadienes against ultraviolet radiation-induced chronic skin damage in the hairless mouse.

Other Information

(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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(IUPAC):Periodic Table of the Elements
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FooDB:FDB009558
Export Tariff Code:2905.22.5050
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No
Molecular weight 98.144897460938
Specific gravity @ 25 °C
Pounds per Gallon 7.322 to 7.489
Refractive Index 1.49 to 1.51 @ 20 °C
Melting Point 24 to 33°C @ 760 mm Hg
Boiling Point 179 to 180°C @ 760 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 0.281 mmHg @ 25 °C
Vapor Density 1
Flash Point TCC Value 71.11 °C TCC
logP (o/w) 1.083 est
Solubility
alcohol Yes
water, 2.475e+004 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) Yes

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Green
musty, green, sweet, herbal, almond, nutty, marzipan, raw, vegetable, whiskey
Odor strength medium , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Substantivity > 1 hour(s) at 100.00 %
General comment At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. musty green sweet herbal almond nutty
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000) At 1.00 %. Slight musty and green with a sweet marzipan, raw almond nutty note with a vegetative and a slight whiskey nuance
Flavor Type: Fruity
fruity, tropical, green, vegetable
Mosciano, Gerard P&F 25, No. 5, 72, (2000) At 10.00 - 40.00 ppm. Fruity and tropical with a slight green and vegetative nuance
Used primarily in pineapple flavors. Fruity

Occurrences

Potential Uses

Applications
Flavoring purposes Almond, Apple, Asparagus, Green, Herbal, Kiwi, Mango, Nut, Pear, Pineapple
Other purposes Fresh
Cosmetic purposes Perfuming agents

Safety Information

Safety information

Preferred SDS: View
European information :
Most important hazard(s):
Xn - Harmful.
R 21 - Harmful in contact with skin.
R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes.
S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children.
S 20/21 - When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
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.
S 36/39 - Wear suitable clothing and eye/face protection.
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:
oral-rat LD50 2140 uL/kg
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 28, Pg. 313, 1974.

Dermal Toxicity:
skin-human TDLo 14 mg/kg
SKIN AND APPENDAGES (SKIN): SWEATING: OTHER
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 34, Pg. 221, 1945.

skin-rabbit LD50 1010 uL/kg
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. Vol. 28, Pg. 313, 1974.

subcutaneous-rabbit LDLo 5000 mg/kg
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 34, Pg. 221, 1945.

Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents and cosmetic fragrance agents
IFRA Critical Effect:
Insufficient data
View the IFRA Standard
Recommendation for 2,4-hexadien-1-ol usage levels up to:
PROHIBITED: Should not be used as a fragrance ingredient.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): 0.0012 (μg/capita/day)
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): 0.40 (μg/capita/day)
Modified Theoretical Added Maximum Daily Intake (mTAMDI): 500 (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: 19. Update in publication number(s): 20
Click here to view publication 19
average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: --
beverages(nonalcoholic): 1.000006.00000
beverages(alcoholic): 0.500001.00000
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: 2.000004.00000
confectionery froastings: 0.100001.00000
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: 2.000004.00000
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: 0.700002.00000
granulated sugar: 0.073000.07300
gravies: 0.300003.00000
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: 1.000002.00000
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: 0.100000.50000
snack foods: 0.400000.40000
soft candy: 1.000002.00000
soups: 0.130000.13000
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): --
Fats and oils, and fat emulsions (type water-in-oil) (02.0): --
Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet (03.0): 1.000004.00000
Processed fruit (04.1): --
Processed vegetables (incl. mushrooms & fungi, roots & tubers, pulses and legumes), and nuts & seeds (04.2): 0.500002.00000
Confectionery (05.0): 0.500002.00000
Chewing gum (05.3): --
Cereals and cereal products, incl. flours & starches from roots & tubers, pulses & legumes, excluding bakery (06.0): --
Bakery wares (07.0): --
Meat and meat products, including poultry and game (08.0): --
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): 1.000004.00000
Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (13.0): --
Non-alcoholic ("soft") beverages, excl. dairy products (14.1): 1.000004.00000
Alcoholic beverages, incl. alcohol-free and low-alcoholic counterparts (14.2): 0.200001.00000
Ready-to-eat savouries (15.0): 0.100001.00000
Composite foods (e.g. casseroles, meat pies, mincemeat) - foods that could not be placed in categories 01.0 - 15.0 (16.0): 0.500002.00000

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 203: alpha,beta-Unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.4 of FGE.19 with two or more conjugated double bonds and with or without additional non-conjugated double bonds
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 203, Revision 1 (FGE.203Rev1): a,ß-Unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.4 of FGE.19 with two or more conjugated double-bonds and with or without additional non-conjugated double-bonds
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 203, Revision 2 (FGE.203Rev2): a,ß-unsaturated aliphatic aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 1.1.4 of FGE.19 with two or more conjugated double-bonds and with or without additional non-conjugated double-bonds
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Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 70, Revision 1 (FGE.70Rev1): consideration of aliphatic, linear, a,ß-unsaturated, di- and trienals and related alcohols, acids and esters evaluated by JECFA (61st-68th-69th meeting)
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EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):111-28-4
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :8104
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol
Chemidplus:0000111284
RTECS:MM3325000 for cas# 111-28-4