FEMA 3354

Synonym(s):Hexyl crotonate

Colorless liquid; fruity odor. Sol in alc, fixed oils; insol in water, propylene glycol.

n-Hexyl-2-Butenoate has a fruity, pineapple, tropical fruit odor.

Reported as occurring naturally in banana, passion fruit, wine, cocoa, coffee, cherimoya, mountain papaya, plum and soybean

Food additive.

ChEBI: Hexyl crotonate is a fatty acid ester.

Low toxicity by ingestion and skin contact. A skin irritant.

Melting point:	-89.9°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	209.9°C (estimate)
Density	0.885 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA	3354 \| N-HEXYL 2-BUTENOATE
refractive index	n20/D 1.438(lit.)
Flash point:	193 °F
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. sweet caramel green walnut oily radish
JECFA Number	1807
CAS DataBase Reference	19089-92-0
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Butenoic acid, hexyl ester(19089-92-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Butenoic acid, hexyl ester (19089-92-0)

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.