| Preferred name | (Z)-3-hexenoic acid |
| Trivial Name | (Z)-3-Hexenoic acid |
| Short Description | cis-3-hexenoic acid |
| Formula | C6 H10 O2 |
| CAS Number | 1775-43-5 |
| FEMA Number | 4493 |
| ECHA Number | 217-205-8 |
| FDA UNII | 86H58C39ZV |
| Nikkaji Number | J98.005F |
| Beilstein Number | 1902955 |
| xLogP3-AA | 1.20 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 2181 cis-3-hexenoic acid |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 1775-43-5 ; CIS-3-HEXENOIC ACID |
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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 |
| CHEBI: | View |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB31501 |
| FooDB: | FDB021772 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2916.19.6000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Advanced Biotech | Axsyn |
| BOC Sciences | EGNO Chimie |
| FCI SAS | Kingchem Laboratories |
| Parchem | Penta International |
| Penta International Corporation |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | No |
| Molecular weight | 114.14409637451 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.005 to 8.055 |
| Refractive Index | 1.437 to 1.443 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 209 to 210°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.083 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Vapor Density | 1 |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 98.89 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 1.344 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. store under nitrogen. |
| Solubility | |
| water, 7069 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| Odor Type: Green | |
| green, grassy, sweaty, fruity, cheesy, acidic | |
| General comment | At 1.00 % in propylene glycol. green grass sweaty fruity cheesy acid |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Passion fruit |
| Flavoring purposes | Cheese blue cheese , Cheese cheddar cheese , Cheese swiss cheese , Grape , Melon , Raspberry , Tea , Wine |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xn - Harmful. | |
| R 34 - Causes burns. R 36/38 - Irritating to skin and eyes. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. 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 36/37/39 - Wear suitable clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| None found. | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
| Pictogram | |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| None found. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavoring agents | |||
| Recommendation for (Z)-3-hexenoic acid usage levels up to: | |||
| not for fragrance use. | |||
| 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: 24 | |||
| Click here to view publication 24 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | 7.00000 | 16.00000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | 2.00000 | 4.00000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | 2.00000 | 4.00000 | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | - | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | 4.00000 | 8.00000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | - | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 2.00000 | 5.00000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | - | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | 7.00000 | 15.00000 | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| EPI System: View |
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| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):1775-43-5 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :5355152 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| WISER:UN 3265 |
| WGK Germany:3 |
| (Z)-hex-3-enoic acid |
| Chemidplus:0001775435 |