
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE CAS 33467-74-2
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE CAS 33467-74-2
CAS 33467-74-2 | CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE | 251-533-2
- Appearance: liquid
- Purity: 99. 0%min
- Stock: In stock
- Sample: Available
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Basic Info of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
| CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE Chemical Properties |
| Melting point | -57.45°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point | 83 °C/17 mmHg(lit.) |
| density | 0.887 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| FEMA | 3933 | CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE |
| refractive index | n20/D 1.43(lit.) |
| Fp | 66 °C |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. green fresh fruity apple pear vegetable melon banana peach |
| Appearance | Colorless to light yellow Liquid |
| biological source | synthetic |
| Odor Type | green |
| JECFA Number | 1274 |
| Major Application | flavors and fragrances |
What is CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE?
1. Basic Chemical Properties of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
CIS-3 HEXENYLPROPIONATE is a compound of unsaturated fatty acids ester. The molecular formula of this compound is C 9H 16O 2. It has a straight six-carbon chain, which is connected by a double cis bond between the third carbon and fourth carbon. This stereoconfiguration has a significant impact on the physical properties of the compound, and in particular its odor.
2. Physical and sensory characteristics
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is a transparent, colorless liquid that appears at room temperature. It has a low boiling point and low vapor pressure. The most notable feature of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is its fruity and green aroma. It is similar to the smell of freshly cut grass or leaves or even immature banana or apple peels. Its distinctive odor makes it easy to detect by the nose even in extremely low concentrations.
3. Natural Existence and Chemical Significance
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is a naturally volatile component that is produced by many plants. It can be found in many fruits, including tea, apples and strawberries. It may have a role to play in ecological interactions as a secondary plant metabolite.
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE, from a chemical standpoint, is a product of propionic esterification of cis-3 hexenol. This alters the volatile and aroma properties significantly, making it a key aroma molecule in spice chemistry.
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Application of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE
1、 High end spice essence field
CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is an indispensable top level “green flavor” and “fruity flavor” spice in the flavor mixing art of daily chemical and edible essence. Its main contribution lies in:
Build a natural green fragrance: CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE can reproduce the fresh smell of newly cut grass, crushed green leaves and dew garden in the morning very realistically. It is the key ingredient to increase the “fresh green”, “water feeling” and “natural feeling” when mixing perfume, high-end cosmetics and toiletries.
Enhance the authenticity and stereoscopic sense of fruit flavor: In the edible essence formula of apple, strawberry, kiwi, banana, melon and other fruit flavors, a small amount of addition can significantly enhance the naturalness and maturity of the aroma, make the flavor more layered, and avoid a single sweet and greasy feeling. It is also widely used for flavor enhancement in tea beverages, juices, dairy products, candies, and baked goods.
The modification and brightening effect in fragrance adjustment: Its sharp and penetrating aroma can effectively blend and brighten formulas mainly composed of floral or sweet fragrances, playing the “finishing touch” effect, making the overall aroma more vivid and lively, and avoiding dullness.
2、 Food Industry and Flavor Research
In the field of food science and technology, the application of this compound goes beyond simple flavoring:
As a natural flavor marker, CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is widely present in many natural fruits and tea leaves, and its content and presence are often used as key chemical indicators to evaluate the freshness of raw materials, the quality of processing technology, and the flavor recovery of products.
The core components of flavor recombination and restoration: In modern food engineering, in order to reproduce the complete flavor profile of a natural food, analyzing and adding key aroma compounds including CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is the core technical means. It is crucial for reconstructing the complete “head aroma” and “body aroma” of fruits such as apples and strawberries.
Enhancing consumer sensory acceptance: In the development of low sugar and low-fat healthy foods, the addition of natural equivalent spices in moderation can effectively compensate for flavor deficiencies, improve product sensory quality, and enhance consumer acceptance due to the potential loss of flavor substances.
3、 Scientific research and potential application exploration: the possibility of surpassing fragrance
In addition to its traditional fragrance applications, CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is also a focus of related scientific research and has demonstrated potential application value
Plant chemical ecology research tool: As a volatile organic compound released by plants, CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE is one of the important model substances for studying plant insect and plant plant chemical communication, which helps to understand the chemical nature of ecological interactions.
The research object of biosynthesis and green chemistry: exploring the efficient and stereoselective biosynthesis of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE using enzyme catalysis or microbial fermentation methods is an important research direction for green and sustainable spice manufacturing.
Potential functional application exploration: Based on its natural origin and specific chemical structure, preliminary studies have explored its potential in antibacterial, antioxidant, or as a precursor for special materials. Although most of these explorations are still in the laboratory stage, they have opened up new imaginative space for the value expansion of CIS-3-HEXENYL PROPIONATE.
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