Description

trans-2-Hexenyl Hexanoate is a high-purity ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic properties. It serves as a key flavor and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart fresh, green, and fruity notes. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor, fragrance, and food processing industries seeking to create sophisticated and natural-tasting profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary building block for creating fresh, green, and fruity top notes in perfumes, colognes, and air fresheners.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used to enhance or replicate the taste of green apple, pear, and other fruits in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into lotions, soaps, and shampoos to provide a fresh, natural scent profile.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oil Blends: Acts as a modifier to add complexity and a crisp, leafy character to natural oil blends.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in specialty deodorizing products to mask odors with a pleasant, non-chemical fragrance.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Hexenyl Hexanoate
CAS No.	53398-86-0
Molecular Formula	C12H22O2
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Hexen-1-yl hexanoate; trans-2-Hexen-1-yl caproate; Hexanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; 2-Hexenyl hexanoate; Leaf hexanoate; FEMA 3982
EINECS	258-555-1

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Hexenyl Hexanoate is produced and tested under strict quality management systems. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistent quality and traceability.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, fresh green fruity
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.432 - 1.438
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.880

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.