CAS No. | 2497-18-9 |
Formula | C8H14O2 |
Molecular Weight | 142.198 |
EINECS | 233-223-9; 219-680-7 |
CID | 2733294 |
Density | 0.901 |
Boiling Point | 165.5°Cat760mmHg |
Melting Point | -65.52°C (estimate) |
Flash Point | 58.3°C |
2-Hexen-1-yl acetate has a pleasant, fruity odor and corresponding taste. clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid (E)-2-Hexenyl Acetate occurs in many fruits and in some essential oils, for example, peppermint. It is a fresh, fruity, slightly green-smelling liquid and is used in fruit flavors.
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Powerful green, fruity aroma
(E)-hex-2-enyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is an acetate ester and an olefinic compound. It derives from an (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol.