CIS-3-HEXENOIC ACID Chemical Properties

Melting point:

12°C

Boiling point:

106-110°C/16mmHg

Density 

0.9640

refractive index 

1.4935

FEMA 

3170 | 3-HEXENOIC ACID

pka

4.51±0.10(Predicted)

JECFA Number

317

LogP

1.60

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Hexenoic acid (4219-24-3)

Safety Information

HS Code 

29161995

Toxicity

mouse,LD50,intraperitoneal,1840mg/kg (1840mg/kg),Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. Vol. 21, Pg. 85, 1969.

MSDS

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CIS-3-HEXENOIC ACID Usage And Synthesis

Description

May be synthesized by condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic acid.

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

3-Hexenoic acid has a diffusive, cheese odor, mildly fruity.

Occurrence

Reported found in yellow passion fruit, raspberry, hop oil, beer, white wine, cocoa, kiwifruit and black choke cherry.

Definition

ChEBI: A hexenoic acid with the double bond at position 3.

Preparation

By condensation of butyraldehyde and malonic acid; also formed during the distillation of ethyl paraconic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 50 ppm: green, dairy-like with a vegetable and melon nuance.

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