Description

(Z)-Hex-2-Enyl Hexanoate is a high-purity ester compound, recognized for its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate. Its value lies in its ability to impart fresh, fruity, and green notes, making it a versatile building block for complex aroma profiles. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, food and beverage, and personal care industries seeking consistent, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A primary component for creating fresh, fruity, and green notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart apple, pear, and tropical fruit nuances to beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and detergents to provide a pleasant, natural scent profile.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules.
• Household & Industrial Products: Utilized in air fresheners, cleaning agents, and other products requiring a fresh, fruity odor.

Basic Information

Product Name	(Z)-Hex-2-Enyl Hexanoate
CAS No.	56922-79-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Molecular Weight	198.30 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-2-Hexen-1-yl hexanoate; (Z)-Hex-2-en-1-yl hexanoate; cis-2-Hexenyl hexanoate; cis-2-Hexen-1-yl caproate; (Z)-2-Hexenyl caproate; FEMA 3983; Hexanoic acid, (2Z)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; Leaf hexanoate
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Quality Control

Our (Z)-Hex-2-Enyl Hexanoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and IR analysis, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required by the flavor and fragrance industry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request for every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.430 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.880
Odor	Characteristic, fresh fruity-green

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