Product Description

Productmethyl 3-hexenoate
CAS2396-78-3
FormulaC7H12O2
Synonymmethyl hex-3-enoate, fruity sorbate, 3-hexenoic acid methyl ester, ortho-hexyl hexanolide, methyl hydrosorbate, methyl-3-hexenoate, 3-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester

Typical Product Specifications

Appearencecolorless clear liquid
Assay97.00 to 100.00 %
Pounds/Gallon7.497 to 7.630
Refractive Index1.42000 to 1.42600 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Boiling Point168.00 to 169.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point61.00 ยฐC. @ 12.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure4.060000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Vapor Density>1
Flash Point115.00 ยฐF. TCC
Odor Typeearthy
TasteFruity, green, sweet, banana-like
Specific gravity0.90100 to 0.91700 @ 25.00 ยฐC
logP (o/w)2.38
OdorFruity, estry, green, with a fresh sweet impact
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight128.1706
Colorcolorless liquid
Solubilityalcohol
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
NotesFEMA# 3364
ClassFlavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds
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