Methyl hex-3-enoate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

-62.68°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

169 °C (lit.)

Density 

0.913 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

1.4260

FEMA 

3364 | METHYL 3-HEXENOATE

Flash point:

115 ºF

storage temp. 

Flammables area

form 

Liquid

color 

Clear colorless to faintly yellow

Odor

at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. earthy sweet slightly fruity

Odor Type

earthy

JECFA Number

334

LogP

2.38

NIST Chemistry Reference

3-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester(2396-78-3)

EPA Substance Registry System

3-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester (2396-78-3)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16

RIDADR 

UN 3272

WGK Germany 

3

HS Code 

29161900

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Methyl hex-3-enoate Usage And Synthesis

Description

Prepared by selective hydrogenation of methyl sorbate; from 3-hexenoic acid and methanol in the presence of BF3.

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless to faintly yellow liquid

Occurrence

Reported found as a volatile component in cayenne and pineapple. Also reported found in prickly pear, soursop, mountain papaya, guava and Virginia tobacco.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet sharp green, juicy fresh fruity with tropical and vegetative nuances.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet green, banana-like, slightly acidic with fruity nuances of pineapple, pear, apple and passion fruit

Synthesis Reference(s)

Chemistry Letters, 11, p. 715, 1982
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 51, p. 537, 1986 DOI: 10.1021/jo00354a027

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