Description

(E)-Hex-3-Enyl Isobutyrate is a high-purity flavor and fragrance ester with a distinctive green, fruity, and slightly waxy aroma profile. This compound is valued for its ability to impart fresh, natural, and complex top notes in sophisticated formulations. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and personal care industries for creating authentic and appealing scents and tastes.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient for adding fresh green, fruity, and unripe nuances in fine perfumes, colognes, and body care products.
• Flavor Creation: Used to replicate or enhance natural fruit flavors such as apple, pear, melon, and tropical fruits in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and detergents to provide a pleasant and lasting fragrance.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Serves as a component in essential oil blends, diffuser oils, and scented candles for its natural aromatic character.
• Industrial Deodorants: Utilized in air fresheners and fabric conditioners to mask odors and impart a clean, fresh scent.
• Food Contact Materials: Potential use in flavoring food-grade polymers and packaging where organoleptic properties are required.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hex-3-Enyl Isobutyrate
CAS No.	84682-20-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18O2
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-3-Hexenyl Isobutyrate; (E)-3-Hexen-1-yl 2-Methylpropanoate; trans-3-Hexenyl Isobutyrate; (E)-Hex-3-en-1-yl Isobutyrate; Leaf Isobutyrate; 3-Hexenyl Isobutyrate (mixed isomers); FEMA 3929; Isobutyric Acid (E)-3-Hexenyl Ester
EINECS	283-521-6

Quality Control

Our (E)-Hex-3-Enyl Isobutyrate is produced and tested to meet the stringent requirements of flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical protocols including GC, IR, and NMR to confirm identity, purity, and olfactory profile. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific rotation, and organoleptic properties is provided with every batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). This material is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, heat, or light should be avoided to maintain stability and organoleptic quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0% (sum of isomers, typically >99%)
Odor	Characteristic green, fruity, waxy
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.422 - 1.428
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.870 - 0.880
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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