(E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
Synonym(s):(E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol;Sorbic alcohol
- CAS NO.：17102-64-6
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O
- Molecular Weight: 98.14
- MDL number: MFCD00002925
- EINECS: 241-173-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-05-27 23:12:40
What is (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol?
Chemical properties
clear colorless to light yellow liquid
The Uses of (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
Trans,trans-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol is used in the preparation of trans-2,3-methano-4(Z)-hexenol by reacting with diiodomethane. It is used as a flavor and fragrance agent having pineapple odor.
Definition
ChEBI: (2E,4E)-2,4-hexadien-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is hexan-1-ol with two trans double bonds at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a fragrance and a flavouring agent. It is a primary allylic alcohol, a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol and an alkenyl alcohol.
General Description
trans,trans-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol is an α,β-unsaturated aldehyde that can be used as a flavor ingredient.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Taste at 10-40 ppm
Properties of (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
| Melting point: | 28-33 °C (lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 80 °C/12 mmHg (lit.) |
| Density | 0.871 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| vapor density | >1 (vs air) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 162 °F |
| form | Liquid After Melting |
| pka | 14.27±0.10(Predicted) |
| color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. fresh green herbal |
| Water Solubility | Slightly miscible with water. |
| JECFA Number | 1174 |
| BRN | 1719718 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 17102-64-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, (E,E)-(17102-64-6) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, (2E,4E)- (17102-64-6) |
Safety information for (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Corrosion Corrosives GHS05  Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H311:Acute toxicity,dermal H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for (E,E)-2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
| InChIKey | MEIRRNXMZYDVDW-MQQKCMAXSA-N |
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