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Sigma-Aldrich

4-Hexen-1-ol, predominantly trans

97%

Synonym(s):

(4E)-4-Hexen-1-ol, (E)-4-Hexen-1-ol, trans-4-Hexen-1-ol, trans-4-Hexenol

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=CH(CH2)3OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
100.16
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.439 (lit.)

bp

159-160 °C (lit.)

density

0.851 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

C\C=C\CCCO

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7/h2-3,7H,4-6H2,1H3/b3-2+

InChI key

VTIODUHBZHNXFP-NSCUHMNNSA-N

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General description

4-Hexen-1-ol on reaction with NaIO4/NaHSO3 reagent yields 2-(1-iodoethyl)tetrahydrofuran.

Application

4-Hexen-1-ol has been employed in the preparation of hex-4-enals.

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Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

141.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

61 °C - closed cup


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European Food Research and Technology, 226(1-2), 45-55 (2007)

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