trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
- CAS NO.：56922-74-8
- Empirical Formula: C11H20O2
- Molecular Weight: 184.28
- MDL number: MFCD00036547
- EINECS: 260-439-0
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:47:38
What is trans-2-Hexenyl valerate?
Chemical properties
(E)-2-Hexenyl valerate has a ripe apple, pear, fruity-wine odor
The Uses of trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
(E)-2-Hexenyl valerate gives power and richness to the conventional esters used in such flavors, and it lends the much desired creamy-buttery note to Rum flavor, although it is by no means a key ingredient.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Hexenyl valerate is a fatty acid ester.
Preparation
trans-2-Hexenyl valerate is produced by direct estcrification of trans-2- Hexenol with (iso-)Valeric acid, preferably under azeotropic conditions.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: green, estry, fruity, apple, green banana and pineapple with slight cognac and winey nuances.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 1 to 10 ppm: waxy, green, fruity apple, pear and pineapple with a slight waxy floral aftertaste
Solubility in organics
Soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol and oils, but poorly soluble in Glycerin.
Properties of trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
| Boiling point: | 236.8±9.0 °C(Predicted) |
| Density | 0.889±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) |
| refractive index | 1.4320 to 1.4360 |
| FEMA | 3935 | TRANS-2-HEXENYL PENTANOATE |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. green fruity apple banana pineapple cognac |
| JECFA Number | 1379 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 56922-74-8 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | (E)-2-Hexenyl valerate (56922-74-8) |
Safety information for trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
Computed Descriptors for trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
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