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W372218

Sigma-Aldrich

cis-5-Octen-1-ol

≥97%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

(Z)-Oct-5-en-1-ol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C2H5CH=CH(CH2)4OH
CAS Number:
64275-73-6
Molecular Weight:
128.21
FEMA Number:
3722
EC Number:
264-764-9
MDL number:
MFCD00015569
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901859
Flavis number:
2.113
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines
meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012

Assay

≥97%

contains

0.01-0.20% α-tocopherol as stabilizer (synthetic)

refractive index

n20/D 1.448 (lit.)

bp

95 °C/25 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.849 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fresh; green; melon

SMILES string

[H]\C(CC)=C(/[H])CCCCO

InChI

1S/C8H16O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9/h3-4,9H,2,5-8H2,1H3/b4-3-

InChI key

VDHRTASWKDTLER-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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General description

cis-5-Octen-1-ol has been identified as one of the volatile aroma components of apples. It may also be a potent attractant to fruit fly.

Application


  • RIFM fragrance ingredient safety assessment, cis-5-octen-1-ol CAS Registry Number 64275-73-6.: This comprehensive safety assessment of cis-5-octen-1-ol evaluates its use in fragrances, ensuring its safety for consumers. The study highlights the compound′s potential applications in the fragrance industry, emphasizing its non-toxic nature and suitability for various consumer products (Api et al., 2018).


Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H315,H318

Hazard Classifications

Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

190.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

88 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

FSL

Group 4: Flammable liquids
Type 3 petroleums
Hazardous rank III
Water insoluble liquid

JAN Code

W372218-4KG-K:
W372218-4KG:
W372218-1KG-K:
W372218-SAMPLE:
W372218-BULK-K:
W372218-100G:
W372218-VAR-K:
W372218-SAMPLE-K:
W372218-1KG:
W372218-100G-K:

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Synthesis, spectra, odor properties, and structural relationship of (Z)-6-Nonenal and (Z)-5-octen-1-ol to fruit fly attractants.
Seifert RM
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 29(3), 647-649 (1981)
Quantitative metabolic profiling of grape, apple and raspberry volatile compounds (VOCs) using a GC/MS/MS method
Vrhovsek U, et al.
Journal of Chromatography. B, Biomedical Applications, 966, 132-139 (2014)

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