| Name | trans-3-hexenoic acid |
| Synonyms | FEMA 3170 hex-3-enoate trans-3-Hexenoic FEMA NUMBER 3170 (E)-Hex-3-enoic acid (3E)-hex-3-enoic acid 3-Hexenoic acid, (E)- trans-3-hexenoic acid trans-3-Hexanoic acid trans-3-Hexenoic acid trans-hex-3-enoicacid 3-Hexenoic acid, (3E)- trans-Hex-3-enoic acid trans-Hydrosorbic acid |
| CAS | 1577-18-0 |
| EINECS | 216-417-8 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h3-4H,2,5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O2 |
| Molar Mass | 114.14 |
| Density | 0.963 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | 11-12 °C (lit.) |
| Boling Point | 118-119 °C/22 mmHg (lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 317 |
| Water Solubility | SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE |
| Vapor Presure | 0.0831mmHg at 25°C |
| Vapor Density | >1 (vs air) |
| Appearance | clear liquid |
| Color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1700862 |
| pKa | pK1:4.72 (25°C) |
| Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.44(lit.) |
| Hazard Symbols | C - Corrosive![]() |
| Risk Codes | 34 - Causes burns |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S25 - Avoid contact with eyes. S28 - After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds. S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
| UN IDs | UN 3265 8/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | MP7730000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29161900 |
| Hazard Class | 8 |
| Packing Group | III |
| FEMA | 3170 | 3-HEXENOIC ACID |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | can be used for the blending of banana, cheese and raspberry flavor. |