Description

trans-2-Hexen-1-ol is a high-purity, unsaturated six-carbon alcohol characterized by its distinct green, leafy aroma. This compound serves as a versatile and potent flavor and fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural notes to complex formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking to create authentic, high-impact organoleptic profiles.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating fresh, green, and fruity top notes in perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used to replicate the natural aroma of fruits (e.g., apple, melon) and vegetables, enhancing the sensory profile of beverages, confectionery, and dairy products.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial chiral intermediate or starting material in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules and pheromones.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the research and production of certain pesticides and insect attractants due to its structural properties.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in organic chemistry research, particularly in studies involving asymmetric synthesis and natural product chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	trans-2-Hexen-1-ol
CAS No.	928-95-0
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(E)-2-Hexen-1-ol; (E)-Hex-2-en-1-ol; Leaf Alcohol; trans-2-Hexenol; 2-Hexen-1-ol, (2E)-; (E)-2-Hexenol; 2-Hexen-1-ol; FEMA 2562
EINECS	213-192-8

Quality Control

Our trans-2-Hexen-1-ol is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. We can supply grades compliant with FEMA GRAS and IFRA standards for flavor and fragrance applications.

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 heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (trans-)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.840 - 0.850
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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