cis-3-Hexenyl formate Property

Melting point:

-62.68°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

72 °C/40 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

0.91 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

FEMA 

3353 | CIS-3-HEXENYL FORMATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.426(lit.)

Flash point:

113 °F

solubility 

Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol and oils.

form 

liquid

Specific Gravity

0.92

color 

Colorless

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh green waxy sweet vegetable grassy sharp

Odor Type

green

JECFA Number

1272

LogP

2.10

CAS DataBase Reference

33467-73-1(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (z)-(33467-73-1)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Hexen-1-ol, formate, (3Z)- (33467-73-1)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

10-36/38

Safety Statements 

16-26-36

RIDADR 

UN 3272 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

MP8550000

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

cis-3-Hexenyl formate Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

cis-3-Hexenyl formate has a light topnote and a fruity fresh odor.

Chemical Properties

(Z)-3-Hexenyl Formate has been identified in tea. It possesses a green, fruity odor and is used in perfumery and flavor compositions to impart fruity, green notes.

Chemical Properties

cis-3-Hexneyl formate has a light top note and a fruity fresh odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in raspberry, corn mint oil, black tea, mango, corn oil and black chokeberry.

Uses

cis-3-Hexenyl formate finds some use in perfumery as part of various topnote complexes. It blends very well with Galbanum and with many herbaceous oils. Styrax is a good fixative, and supporting fixation and blending can be achieved with Cinnamates. The ester could constitute the main part of the green theme in Hyacinth when suitably incorporated. In flavors, it forms an excellent combination with Nonadienal and Nonadienol in Cucumber compositions and other vegetable, juicygreen flavor types. It is furthermore a generally refreshing modifier for the higher esters of the series.

Preparation

from cis-3-Hexenol and Formic acid, e. g. in presence of Acetic arrhydride in cold Formulation.

Definition

ChEBI: Cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a carboxylic ester.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 20 ppm: green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava and green banana

General Description

cis-3-Hexenyl formate is a flavor and fragrance ester mainly used for its green notes. It occurs naturally in gardenia and zinchoge flowers.