Cis-3-hexenyl caproate (CAS N° 31501-11-8)​

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Cis-3-hexenyl caproate

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(Z)-Hex-3-enyl hexanoate ; cis-3-hexenyl hexanoate ; Hexanoic acid, (3Z)-3-hexenyl ester ; Z-3-Hexenyl caproate

Cis-3-hexenyl caproate (CAS N° 31501-11-8)​

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General Presentation

General Presentation

  • CAS N° :

    31501-11-8
  • EINECS number :

    250-661-6
  • FEMA number :

    3403
  • FLAVIS number :

    9,271
  • JECFA number :

    165
  • Volatility :

    Heart
  • Price Range :

    Data not available.
Physico-chemical properties

Physico-chemical properties

  • Appearance :

    Colorless to pale yellow liquid
  • Density :

    0,875 - 0,881 @20°C 0,873 - 0,883 @25°C
  • Refractive Index @20°C :

    1,433 - 1,440 @20°C
  • Optical rotation :

    Donnée indisponible.
  • Vapor pressure :

    0,0199 mmHg @25°C
  • Flash Point :

    105°C (221°F)
  • Molecular formula :

    C12H22O2
  • Molecular Weight :

    198,31 g/mol
  • Log P :

    4,58
  • Fusion Point :

    Donnée indisponible.
  • Boiling Point :

  • Detection Threshold :

    Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses

Chemistry & Uses

Uses in perfumery :

Among the molecules belonging to the cis-3-hexenyl family, cis-3-Hexenyl Caproate stands out for its fruity and pear-like character. It adds a touch of naturalness and ripeness to watery and green fruits. Its playful green notes can bring a fresh, crisp twist to galbanum and tomato leaf creations.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Natural availability :

Nature identical

Isomerism :

The double bond in cis-3-Hexenyl Caproate gives rise to two isomers. The cis isomer is overwhelmingly predominant, constituting at least 98% of the total composition, while the trans isomer is present in smaller amounts, ranging from 0.1% to 0.2%.

Synthesis precursor :

Data not available.

Synthesis route :

Data not available.

Stability :

Data not available.

Other comments :

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