trans-2-hexenyl caproate

Independent reference data for trans-2-hexenyl caproate (CAS 53398-86-0), 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 Hexanoate; 53398-86-0; (E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate; trans-2-Hexenyl caproate; [(E)-hex-2-enyl] hexanoate; Hexanoic acid, 2-hexenyl ester, (E)-; CF5RIO6PQE; Hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; 2-Hexenyl hexanoate, (2E)-; Hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester; (E)Hex-2-enyl hexanoate; EINECS 258-519-5; AI3-35968; FEMA NO. 3983; WE(6:1(2E)/6:0); DTXSID50886053

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Green 2-HEXENYL HEXANOATE, TRANS-
GHS notification summary	99.3% (138 / 139)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	99.3% (138 / 139)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 99.3% (138 of 139) of all reports.

Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria by 138 of 139 companies (only 0.7% companies provided GHS information). For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.

What the public record says

trans-2-Hexenyl hexanoate is identified by CAS 53398-86-0, molecular formula C12H22O2 and molecular weight 198.16 g/mol. UNII CF5RIO6PQE; ChEBI 171834; InChIKey UQPLEMTXCSYMEK-VQHVLOKHSA-N. Boiling Point: 125.00 °C. @ 25.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 125 °C (25 mm Hg); Density: 0.875-0.885.

Physical description and handling notes

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