(3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl acetate is an acetate ester that results from the formal condensation of acetic acid with (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 0 list it before the 1% line and 2 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
2 of 2 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first
Definition
(3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl acetate is an acetate ester that results from the formal condensation of acetic acid with (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an acetate ester and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to an acetic acid and a (Z)-hex-3-en-1-ol.
Source: PubChem
US FDA substance register · UNII 6INA6GC5I6 · registered name 3-HEXENYL ACETATE, (3Z)- · single chemical substance
Cosmetic roles
Safety & regulatory references
Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance
More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature
Names & identifiers
- CAS No.chemical registry number
- 3681-71-8
- EC No.EU chemical inventory number
- 222-960-1
- DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
- DTXSID0041484
- DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID
- DTXCID8021484
- IUPAC
- (3Z)-Hex-3-en-1-yl acetate
- Molecular formula
- C8H14O2
- Molecular weight
- 142.198 g/mol
Measured properties
- Appearance
- Liquid, CBI · colourless to pale yellow liquid with a powerful green note
- Boiling point
- 75.00 to 76.00 °C. @ 23.00 mm Hg · 198 °C
- Solubility
- 0.9 g/L @ 20 °C (exp) · 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol)
- Density
- 0.896-0.901
- Molecular weight
- 142.22
Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.
Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)
What products actually use it for
What the 176 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.
- Fragrance171
- Flavouring and nutrient4
- Deodorizer1
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard
Irritation and sensitisation studies
1 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.
The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.
See all 2 studies
- Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) according to other guideline: EEC Guidelines, Annex V Methods (Directive 92/69/EEC of 31 July 1992) according to - Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) according to
Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard