Name | METHYL2-HEXENOATE |
Synonyms | METHYL2-HEXENOATE 3.5-Dimethyl-2-hexensaeuremethylester 2-Hexenoic acid, 3,5-dimethyl-, methyl ester, (E)- (8CI,9CI) |
CAS | 32585-08-3 |
Molecular Formula | C9H16O2 |
Molar Mass | 156.22 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless and easy-to-flow liquid, with green, mildew, brewing, sweet fruit aroma, green fruit flavor and strong spicy taste. Boiling point is 56~58 ℃(1733Pa), or 169 ℃. Several insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and oils. |
toxicity | can be used safely in foods (FDA,§ 172.515,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): soft drinks 0.03~0.12; Candy 0.03. |
Use | GB 2760-1996 specifies temporary use of food flavors. |
production method | from 2-hexenoic acid and methanol in chloroform in the presence of concentrated sulfuric acid after heating boiling with anhydrous magnesium sulfate to remove moisture from the steam. It is obtained from the reaction of methyl 3-chloropropionate with anhydrous sodium acetate in acetic acid. |