Ethyl (E)-2-hexenoate

• CAT Number: R062833
• CAS Number: 27829-72-7
• Molecular Formula: C8H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 142.20
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: ethyl (E)-hex-2-enoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H14O2/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)10-4-2/h6-7H,3-5H2,1-2H3/b7-6+
• InChIKey: SJRXWMQZUAOMRJ-VOTSOKGWSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC=CC(=O)OCC

Ethyl (E)-2-hexenoate consists of a six-carbon chain with a double bond between the 2nd and 3rd carbon atoms, an ethyl ester group attached to the 1st carbon atom, and a A methyl group connected by 4 carbon atoms. This compound has a fruity, sweet or floral aroma and is commonly used as a flavoring in foods such as baked goods, confectionary and beverages.
Ethyl (E)-2-hexenoate is a biochemical reagent that can be used as a biological material or organic compound for life science related research.