trans-2-Hexenyl acetate

CAS NO.：2497-18-9
Empirical Formula: C8H14O2
Molecular Weight: 142.2
MDL number: MFCD00009474
EINECS: 219-680-7
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:17:54

What is trans-2-Hexenyl acetate?

Description

trans-2-Hexen-l-yl acetate has a pleasant, fruity odor and corresponding taste. This substance may be synthesized by heating at the boil l-bromohexen-2 -ol with sodium acetate and acetic acid.

Chemical properties

clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Chemical properties

(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.

Chemical properties

2-Hexen-1-yl acetate has a pleasant, fruity odor and corresponding taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in Fragaria vesca and other fruits; only the trans-form is known. Also reported in apple, apple juice, apricot, bilberry, guava, peach, blackberry, strawberry fruit and jam, tomato, corn mint oil, spearmint oil, white and red wine, tea, plum, plumcot, mushroom, starfruit, mango, banana and passion fruit.

Definition

ChEBI: (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 is functionally related to an (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol.

Preparation

By heating at the boil, 1-bromohexen-2-ol with sodium acetate and acetic acid.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: sweet, green, fresh and fruity with a waxy apple background.

Properties of trans-2-Hexenyl acetate

Melting point:	-65.52°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	165-166 °C (lit.)
Density	0.898 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.427(lit.)
FEMA	2564 \| 2-HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE (E)
Flash point:	137 °F
storage temp.	under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
solubility	Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	0.90
Odor	Powerful and fresh-green, sweet and fruity, very “natural” odor
JECFA Number	1355
BRN	1721851
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	2497-18-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (E)-(2497-18-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (2E)- (2497-18-9)

Safety information for trans-2-Hexenyl acetate

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.