Description

Butyric Acid (Z)-2-Hexenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its unique organoleptic properties. This chemical is significant for its role as a flavor and fragrance intermediate, providing green, fruity, and waxy notes. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food, and cosmetic industries seeking to create or enhance specific sensory profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key intermediate for synthesizing and enhancing flavors and aromas, particularly those requiring green, fruity, or unripe nuances.
• Food Additives: Used in the creation of artificial flavorings for candies, beverages, and dairy products to impart natural-tasting fruit flavors.
• Perfumery: Incorporated into fragrance compositions for its fresh, leafy top notes and ability to add complexity to floral and fruity accords.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Employed as a fragrance component in soaps, lotions, and personal care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block or intermediate in organic synthesis for more complex molecules.
• Aromatherapy & Essential Oils: Used as a component in synthetic or reconstituted essential oil blends.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyric Acid (Z)-2-Hexenyl Ester
CAS No.	56922-77-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Hexen-1-yl Butyrate; (Z)-2-Hexenyl Butanoate; cis-2-Hexenyl Butyrate; 2-Hexenyl Butyrate, (Z)-; Leaf Butyrate; FEMA 3928; Butanoic acid, (2Z)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; (Z)-2-Hexenyl Butyrate
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Quality Control

Our Butyric Acid (Z)-2-Hexenyl Ester is produced and tested to meet high-purity standards suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Quality assurance protocols include identity confirmation, purity assay, and organoleptic profile verification. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to ensure compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality and prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Odor	Characteristic green, fruity
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.880 - 0.890

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