1516-17-2
Product Name:
TRANS,TRANS-2,4-HEXADIENYL ACETATE
Formula:
C8H12O2
Synonyms:
Sorbyl acetate
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CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Physical Description | Colourless liquid; Powerful, sweet, pineapple aroma |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 100.00 °C. @ 20.00 mm Hg |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
| Density | 0.928-0.932 |
| Refractive Index | 1.470-1.476 |
SAFETY INFORMATION
| Signal word | Danger |
|---|---|
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
COMPUTED DESCRIPTORS
| Molecular Weight | 140.18 g/mol |
|---|---|
| XLogP3 | 1.6 |
| Hydrogen Bond Donor Count | 0 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count | 2 |
| Rotatable Bond Count | 4 |
| Exact Mass | 140.083729621 g/mol |
| Monoisotopic Mass | 140.083729621 g/mol |
| Topological Polar Surface Area | 26.3 Ų |
| Heavy Atom Count | 10 |
| Formal Charge | 0 |
| Complexity | 145 |
| Isotope Atom Count | 0 |
| Defined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Defined Bond Stereocenter Count | 2 |
| Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count | 0 |
| Covalently-Bonded Unit Count | 1 |
| Compound Is Canonicalized | Yes |
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
description
2,4-hexadienyl acetate is an acetate ester obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of acetic acid with the hydroxy group of hexa-2,4-dien-1-ol. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a flavouring agent. It is an acetate ester and an olefinic compound.

