Cis-3-hexenol natural

Description

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is identified by CAS 928-96-1, molecular formula C6H12O and molecular weight 100.09 g/mol. UNII V14F8G75P4; ChEBI 28857; InChIKey UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N. Boiling Point: 156-157 °C; Boiling Point: 156.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 156 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	928-96-1
PubChem CID	5281167
Molecular formula	C6H12O
Molecular weight	100.09 g/mol
IUPAC name	(Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol
InChIKey	UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N
UNII (FDA)	V14F8G75P4
ChEBI ID	CHEBI:28857
FEMA number	2563
JECFA number	315

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	100.16
XLogP3	1.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	1
Rotatable Bond Count	3
Exact Mass	100.088815002
Monoisotopic Mass	100.088815002
Topological Polar Surface Area	20.2
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	156-157 °C
Boiling Point	156.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point	156 °C
Density	0.846 at 22/15 °C
Density	0.846-0.850
Refractive Index	1.439-1.441

Physical description & handling notes

• CBI; Liquid
• Liquid
• colourless liquid with a powerful, grassy-green odour
• Colorless liquid
• Powerful grassy-green odor
• Strong odor resembling that of isoamyl alcohol, approaching the odor of green leaves when highly dilute

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Grass, Green Fruit, Green Leaf, Herb, Unripe Banana No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2076)

GHS Hazard Classification

GHS notification summary	0.3% (6 / 2076)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (99.2%), H319 (83.6%)

Documented Uses

• In public use since the 1940's. In the United States, use in fragrances amounts to less than 20,000 lbs/ year.
• Used to obtain natural green top notes in perfumes and flavors. In addition, it is the starting material for the synthesis of 2-trans-6-cis-nonadien-1-ol and 2-trans-6-cis-nonadien-1-al.
• Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#8255]
• Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes
• Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index
• Cosmetics -> Humectant; Viscosity controlling; Solvent

Synonyms

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol; 928-96-1; (Z)-Hex-3-en-1-ol; Leaf alcohol; cis-3-Hexenol; (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol; Blatteralkohol; Z-3-Hexenol; 3-Hexenol; (3Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol; 3-Hexen-1-ol, (Z)-; 3-Hexen-1-ol, cis-; 3-Hexen-1-ol, (3Z)-; beta-gamma-Hexenol; 3-Hexenol, cis-; (Z)-3-HEXENOL

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of cis-3-Hexen-1-ol?

CAS 928-96-1; molecular formula C6H12O; molecular weight 100.09 g/mol.

What other names is cis-3-Hexen-1-ol known by?

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol, 928-96-1, (Z)-Hex-3-en-1-ol, Leaf alcohol, cis-3-Hexenol, (Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol.

What is the regulatory status of cis-3-Hexen-1-ol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; Flavoring Agents.

Is cis-3-Hexen-1-ol classified as hazardous?

0.3% of GHS notifications report no hazard classification (6 of 2076).

What are the key physical properties of cis-3-Hexen-1-ol?

Boiling Point: 156-157 °C; Boiling Point: 156.50 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 156 °C; Density: 0.846 at 22/15 °C.

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