ethyl trans-2-hexenoate

Independent reference data for ethyl trans-2-hexenoate (CAS 27829-72-7), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional ClassesFlavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index

Synonyms and trade names

27829-72-7; Ethyl trans-2-hexenoate; Ethyl 2-hexenoate; ethyl (E)-hex-2-enoate; Ethyl (E)-2-hexenoate; 2-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (2E)-; 2-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl 2E-hexenoate; Ethyl E-hex-2-enoate; (2E)-2-Hexenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; 1552-67-6; ethyl (2E)-hex-2-enoate; FEMA No. 3675; MFCD00036541; 2-Hexenoic acid, ethyl ester, (E)-; OL4EUZ6C13

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Fruit
GHS notification summary	79.4% (139 / 175)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	79.4% (139 / 175)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (20.6%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 79.4% (139 of 175) of all reports.

H226 (20.6%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

ethyl trans-2-hexenoate is identified by CAS 27829-72-7, molecular formula C8H14O2 and molecular weight 142.10 g/mol. UNII OL4EUZ6C13; ChEBI 195732; InChIKey SJRXWMQZUAOMRJ-VOTSOKGWSA-N. Boiling Point: 167.00 to 174.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 167-174º; Boiling Point: 110-111 °C (10 mm Hg).

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.