trans -2-hexen-1-ol

Structural formula
General
Surname	trans -2-hexen-1-ol
other names	( E ) -2-hexen-1-ol; ( E ) -hex-2-en-1-ol; trans -1-hydroxy-2-hexene;
Molecular formula	C 6 H 12 O
Brief description	yellow liquid
External identifiers / databases
ECHA InfoCard	100.011.993
PubChem	5318042
Wikidata	Q1622275
properties
Molar mass	100.16 g mol −1
Physical state	liquid
density	0.84 g cm −3 (20 ° C)
boiling point	158-160 ° C
Vapor pressure	6.3 hPa (20 ° C)
solubility	poorly soluble in water (20 ° C)
Refractive index	1.4343 (20 ° C, 589 nm)
safety instructions
GHS labeling of hazardous substances Caution
H and P phrases	H: 226
	P: 210
Toxicological data	3500 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 , rat , oral ) ; 4500 mg kg −1 ( LD 50 , rabbit , transdermal ) ;
	As far as possible and customary, SI units are used. Unless otherwise noted, the data given apply to standard conditions . Refractive index: Na-D line , 20 ° C

trans -2-hexen-1-ol is a chemical compound from the group of unsaturated aliphatic alcohols and isomeric to cis -2-hexen-1-ol .

Occurrence

Raspberries

The compound occurs naturally in raspberries, oranges, apples, green tea, kiwis, peaches, strawberries, and tomatoes. It is one of the green leaf fragrances .

Extraction and presentation

trans -2-hexen-1-ol can be obtained by reducing trans -2-hexenal .

properties

It concerns with trans -2-hexene-1-ol to a yellowish liquid that is poorly soluble in water. It has a green-fruity to pungent odor.

use

trans -2-hexen-1-ol is used as an odorous substance in the cosmetics and food industries.

Individual evidence

↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l data sheet trans-2-hexen-1-ol (PDF) from Merck , accessed on April 3, 2012.
↑ Data sheet trans-2-hexen-1-ol, ≥96%, FCC, FG from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 3, 2012 ( PDF ).
^ David Rowe: Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances . John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-1-4051-4807-8 , pp. 57 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
↑ Mechthild Busch-Stockfisch: Practical Guide to Sensor Technology in Product Development and Quality Assurance . Behr's Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-86022-958-3 , pp. 21 ( limited preview in Google Book search).
↑ (E) -2-hexen-1-ol 928-95-0. The Good Scents Company, July 16, 2015, accessed May 18, 2017 .

[Merck-1] ↑ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h ⁱ ^j ^k ^l data sheet trans-2-hexen-1-ol (PDF) from Merck , accessed on April 3, 2012.

[Sigma-2] Data sheet trans-2-hexen-1-ol, ≥96%, FCC, FG from Sigma-Aldrich , accessed on April 3, 2012 ( PDF ).

[Rowe-3] David Rowe: Chemistry and Technology of Flavors and Fragrances . John Wiley & Sons, 2009, ISBN 978-1-4051-4807-8 , pp. 57 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[Stockfisch-4] Mechthild Busch-Stockfisch: Practical Guide to Sensor Technology in Product Development and Quality Assurance . Behr's Verlag, 2007, ISBN 978-3-86022-958-3 , pp. 21 ( limited preview in Google Book search).

[5] (E) -2-hexen-1-ol 928-95-0. The Good Scents Company, July 16, 2015, accessed May 18, 2017 .