trans-2-Hexenyl butyrate
Agent Name
trans-2-Hexenyl butyrate
CAS Number
53398-83-7
Formula
C10-H18-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
(E)-2-Hexenyl butyrate; (E)-Hex-2-enyl butyrate; Butanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexen-1-yl ester; Butanoic acid, (2E)-2-hexenyl ester; Butanoic acid, 2-hexenyl ester, (E)-; [ChemIDplus] (E)-Hexenyl butanoate; trans -2-Hexenyl butanoate; [JECFA] UN1993
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Colorless liquid; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as flavoring agent or adjuvant; [FDA] Naturally occurs in food; [JECFA]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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