Description

(E)-Hex-2-Enyl Lactate is a high-purity flavor and fragrance ester with a characteristic green, fruity, and slightly waxy aroma profile. This compound is valued for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex scent and flavor formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, cosmetic, and food ingredient industries seeking to enhance product authenticity and sensory appeal.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: A key ingredient for creating and enhancing green, fruity, and tropical notes in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent to impart fresh, unripe fruit (e.g., apple, pear, melon) and herbal nuances in beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and soaps as a fragrance component for its fresh and natural olfactory characteristics.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable chiral intermediate or building block in the synthesis of more complex flavor and fragrance molecules.
• Household & Industrial Products: Used to scent cleaning agents, detergents, and air fresheners where a fresh, clean aroma is desired.

Basic Information

Product Name	(E)-Hex-2-Enyl Lactate
CAS No.	85554-71-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O3
Molecular Weight	172.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Hexen-1-yl lactate; (E)-Hex-2-en-1-yl 2-hydroxypropanoate; trans-2-Hexenyl lactate; (E)-2-Hexenyl lactate; (E)-1-Hexen-3-ol, 6-lactate; FEMA 3690; Hex-2(E)-enyl lactate; (E)-2-Hexenyl 2-hydroxypropionate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (E)-Hex-2-Enyl Lactate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and organoleptic evaluation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and organoleptic properties are provided with every shipment.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic green, fruity, waxy
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.960 - 0.980
Optical Rotation	Contact for details

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