Description

Ethyl (Z)-Hex-3-Enoate is a high-purity, unsaturated ester compound with the CAS registry number 64187-83-3. This specialty chemical is valued for its role as a versatile flavor and fragrance intermediate, offering a unique green, fruity olfactory character. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create complex organoleptic profiles or specific chiral molecules.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A key building block for synthesizing esters that impart fresh, green, and fruity notes (e.g., apple, pear, melon) in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a chiral synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in organic synthesis, including Michael additions and cyclization reactions, to construct more complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemicals: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of certain pesticides and pheromones due to its specific unsaturated structure.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in organic chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl (Z)-Hex-3-Enoate
CAS No.	64187-83-3
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	(Z)-Ethyl 3-Hexenoate; Ethyl (Z)-3-Hexenoate; (3Z)-3-Hexenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl cis-3-Hexenoate; 3-Hexenoic Acid, Ethyl Ester, (Z)-; FEMA 3342; cis-3-Hexenyl Ethanoate (related); A key component for "green" flavor notes.
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Quality Control

Every batch of Ethyl (Z)-Hex-3-Enoate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by GC), isomer purity, and impurity profiles is available for each lot upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 2-8°C or as specified on the label. This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and compatible with strong acid/organic solvent. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
(Z)-Isomer Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.423 - 1.427
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.895 - 0.905
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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