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W256323

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol

greener alternative

natural, >98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Leaf alcohol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CHCH2CH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
FEMA Number:
2563
Council of Europe no.:
750
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
NACRES:
NA.21
Flavis number:
2.056
EC Number:
213-192-8
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1719712
Organoleptic:
green
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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Quality Level

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

3.45 (vs air)

assay

>98%

composition

Contains EU1223/2009 restricted Limonene (sum of D, L, and DL)

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

Greener Alternative Product

refractive index

n20/D 1.44 (lit.)

bp

156-157 °C (lit.)

density

0.848 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

limonene (sum of D, L and DL)

greener alternative category

organoleptic

green

SMILES string

CC\C=C/CCO

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h3-4,7H,2,5-6H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

UFLHIIWVXFIJGU-ARJAWSKDSA-N

General description

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol is one of the key volatile constituents of green leaf volatiles(GLV) that can act as an attractant to various insects. It is emitted by green plants when they are physically damaged.


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hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

111.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

44 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 2 petroleums + Hazardous rank III + Water insoluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

W256323-1KG-K:4.548173970554E12 + W256323-100G-K:4.548173970547E12 + W256323-4KG-K:4.548173970561E12

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(Z)-3-Hexenol induces defense genes and downstream metabolites in maize.
Farag MA, et al.
Planta, 220(6), 900-909 (2005)
Plant?plant signaling: ethylene synergizes volatile emission in Zea mays induced by exposure to (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol.
Ruther J & Kleier S.
Journal of Chemical Ecology, 31(9), 2217-2222 (2005)
Defensive function of herbivore-induced plant volatile emissions in nature.
Kessler A & Baldwin IT.
Science, 291(5511), 2141-2144 (2001)