trans-2-hexenyl valerate

Independent reference data for trans-2-hexenyl valerate (CAS 56922-74-8), 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

trans-2-Hexenyl valerate; 56922-74-8; (E)-2-Hexenyl valerate; trans-2-Hexenyl pentanoate; (E)-Hex-2-enyl valerate; Pentanoic acid, 2-hexenyl ester, (E)-; Pentanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; 2-Hexenyl pentanoate, (2E)-; Pentanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester; NQO2JJ740G; EINECS 260-439-0; FEMA NO. 3935; DTXSID40886209; (E)-2-HEXENYL VALERATE [FHFI]; RefChem:472901; DTXCID70910021

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Flavoring Agents Fruit No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent ">RS 952-JECFA 69/151
GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	100% (89 / 89)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 100% (89 of 89) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 89 of 89 companies. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

trans-2-hexenyl valerate · CAS 56922-74-8 · C11H20O2. UNII NQO2JJ740G. Boiling Point: 70.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 70 °C (1 mm Hg); Density: 0.873-0.879.

Physical description and handling notes

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