| Preferred name | (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate |
| Trivial Name | cis-3-Hexenyl formate |
| Short Description | cis-3-hexenyl formate |
| Formula | C7 H12 O2 |
| CAS Number | 33467-73-1 |
| FEMA Number | 3353 |
| Flavis Number | 9.24 |
| ECHA Number | 251-532-7 |
| FDA UNII | E34OB83TYM |
| Nikkaji Number | J59.827E |
| MDL | MFCD00036490 |
| COE Number | 2153 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.90 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 123 cis-3-hexenyl formate |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 33467-73-1 ; CIS-3-HEXENYL FORMATE |
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| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB40214 |
| FooDB: | FDB019926 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2915.13.0000 |
| Typical G.C. | |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
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| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 128.1710357666 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 7.555 to 7.639 |
| Refractive Index | 1.424 to 1.431 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 154 to 156°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 2 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.567 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 4.4 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 45 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 2.098 est |
| Shelf life | 24 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Solubility | |
| alcohol | Yes |
| propylene glycol | Yes |
| water, slightly | Yes |
| water, 1607 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| Odor Type: Green | |
| fresh, green, waxy, sweet, vegetable, grassy, sharp, fruity, citrus, melon | |
| Odor strength | high , recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less |
| Substantivity | 1 hour(s) at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1995) | At 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh green waxy sweet vegetable grassy sharp |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) | Green, diffusive, fresh, fruity, citrus, waxy, melon and vegetable |
| Flavor Type: Green | |
| green, waxy, fresh, vegetable, fruity, apple, guava, banana unripe banana | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 16, No. 5, 71, (1991) | At 20.00 ppm. Green, waxy, fresh vegetable, fruity, apple, guava, green banana |
| Especially good for green beans, broccoli, asparagus. Also adds green notes to fruits, especially apple, melon, guava, and other tropical notes. | Green, fresh vegetable, slightly fruity |
| General comment | Ethereal, green, fruity, waxy, fresh vegetable; apple, guava, banana |
| Cis-3-HEXENYL FORMATE brings a sharp and fresh profile to fruit and vegetable flavors. It is excellent for kiwi, watermelon, red fruits, apple, tomato and mango flavors. | Green, fresh, sharp with an arugula note |
| (data available) |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 10 - Flammable. R 38 - Irritating to skin. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. S 24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| 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. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 - Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337 + P313 - IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Human Experience: | |
| 10 % solution: no irritation or sensitization. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 797, 1979. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 17, Pg. 797, 1979. | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| Recommendation for (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl formate usage levels up to: | |||
| 6.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 43.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 6. Update in publication number(s): 7, 10 | |||
| Click here to view publication 6 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 2.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 1.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 1.00000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | - | 1.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 2.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | 1.00000 | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | 0.20000 | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 2, Revision 1 (FGE.02) : Branched- and straight-chain aliphatic saturated primary alcohols and related esters of primary alcohols and straight-chain carboxylic acids and one straight-chain aldehyde from chemical groups 1 and 2 (Commission Regulation (EC) No 1565/2000 of 18 July 2000) - Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Food Additives, Flavourings, Processing Aids and Materials in contact with Food (AFC) View page or View pdf |
| Safety and efficacy of non-conjugated and accumulated unsaturated straight-chain and branched-chain, aliphatic primary alcohols, aldehydes, acids, acetals and esters belonging to chemical group 4 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):33467-73-1 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5365587 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3272 |
| WGK Germany:2 |
| [(Z)-hex-3-enyl] formate |
| Chemidplus:0033467731 |
| RTECS:MP8550000 for cas# 33467-73-1 |