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trans-2-Hexen-1-ol

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol structure

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol 

structure
  • CAS No:

    928-95-0

  • Formula:

    C6H12O

  • Chemical Name:

    trans-2-Hexen-1-ol

  • Synonyms:

    2-Hexen-1-ol,(2E)-;2-Hexen-1-ol,(E)-;2-Hexen-1-ol,trans-;(2E)-2-Hexen-1-ol;trans-2-Hexenol;trans-4-Ethyl-2-buten-1-ol;n-Hex-trans-2-en-1-ol;trans-2-Hexen-1-ol;(E)-2-Hexen-1-ol;(E)-2-Hexene-1-ol;1-Hydroxy-2-trans-hexene;(E)-2-Hexenol;trans-2-Hexene-1-ol;(E)-Hex-2-en-1-ol

  • Categories:

    Cosmetic Ingredient  >  Perfuming

Description

colourless liquid (E)-2-Hexen-1-ol occurs in many fruits and has a fruity, green odor, which is sweeter than that of the isomeric (Z)-3- hexen-1-ol and is, therefore, preferred in aroma compositions.

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol Basic Attributes

100.16

100.16

1719709

213-191-2

29052900

Characteristics

20.2

1.4

Clear colorless Liquid

0.8490 g/cm3 @ Temp: 16 °C

155-156 °C @ Solvent: Tetrahydrofuran

157 °C

130 °F

1.443

Slightly soluble in water

Flammables area

Safety Information

3

UN 1987 3/PG 3

2

10-36/37/38

26-36

MP8390000

Xi

Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

H226-H315-H319-H335

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol Use and Manufacturing

Methods of Manufacturing

Use Pd-CaCO3 to catalytically reduce 3-hexyn-1-ol to obtain a cis and trans mixture, which is then obtained by fractional distillation. It is obtained by reducing 2, 4-hexadienoic acid with sodium metal and ethanol.

Uses

GB 2760-96 stipulates the allowable food flavors. Mainly used to prepare fruit flavors such as apples.

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