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HEXENYL ACETATE

HEXENYL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2497-18-9
CAS 2497-18-9PubChem CID 2733294

2-Hexenyl acetate, (2E)-

(E)-hex-2-enyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of the hydroxy group of (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol with the carboxy group of acetic acid. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a plant metabolite. It is an acetate ester and an olefinic compound. It is functionally related to an (E)-hex-2-en-1-ol. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
[(E)-hex-2-enyl] acetate
Molecular formula
C8H14O2
Molecular weight
142.20 g/mol
Exact mass
142.099379685 Da
XLogP3
2.0
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

trans-2-Hexenyl acetatetrans-Hex-2-enyl acetate(E)-2-HEXENYL ACETATE2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate2-Hexen-1-ol, 1-acetate, (2E)-trans-2-hexen-1-yl acetate2-Hexen-1-yl-acetate2-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (E)-
16 more reported names
(e)-2-hexen-1-yl acetateFEMA No. 2564(2E)-hex-2-en-1-yl acetate(E)-Hex-2-enyl acetate2-Hexenyl acetate, trans-BRN 1721851XDV436N45E2-Hexen-1-yl acetate, trans-EINECS 219-680-7(E)-2-hexen-1-ol acetatetrans-hex-2-en-1-yl acetateAI3-34393CHEBI:1412094-02-00-00187 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)HEXEN-1-YL ACETATE [FHFI](E)-2-HEXENYL ACETATE [FCC]
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 3681-71-8
CAS 3681-71-8PubChem CID 5363388

cis-3-HEXENYL ACETATE

(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. — ChEBI

IUPAC name
[(Z)-hex-3-enyl] acetate
Molecular formula
C8H14O2
Molecular weight
142.20 g/mol
Exact mass
142.099379685 Da
XLogP3
1.9
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
2
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

3-Hexenylacetatecis-3-Hexenyl ethanoateFEMA No. 31716INA6GC5I6((Z)-hex-3-enyl) acetateRefChem:502210(Z)-3-HEXENYL ACETATE(3Z)-3-Hexenyl acetate
16 more reported names
(Z)-Hex-3-enyl acetatecis-3-Hexen-1-yl acetate(3Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl acetate3-Hexen-1-ol, acetate, (Z)-cis-3-Hexenol acetate3Z-hexenyl acetate(Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol acetate(Z)-hex-3-en-1-yl acetate(Z)-3-hexenol acetate3-Hexenyl acetate, cis-cis-3-Hexenyl-1-AcetateLeaf acetateAcetic acid cis-3-hexenyl ester3(Z)-Hexenyl acetatecis-hex-3-enyl acetate3-Hexenol acetate, cis
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External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for HEXENYL ACETATE

INCI name

HEXENYL ACETATE

Record provenance

Inventory reference
86587
Imported identity
HEXENYL ACETATE
Source update
15/10/2010
European Commission CosIng source notes
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Key data

CAS
3681-71-8 / 2497-18-9
EC
222-960-1 / 219-680-7
Restriction
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Function
FLAVOURING
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.
FRAGRANCE
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#11949 · HEXENYL ACETATE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

GINKGO BILOBA LEAF CELL EXTRACTFLAVOURING, SKIN PROTECTING
GINKGO BILOBA LEAF WATERFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
GUAIACUM OFFICINALE WOOD OILFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
HELICHRYSUM ITALICUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM OILFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING
HEXYL ACETATEFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING
HIBISCUS ABELMOSCHUS FLOWER/SEED WATERFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES WATERFLAVOURING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING
HONEYFLAVOURING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicalsPubChem PUG RESTEU Safety Gate cosmetic product alertsECHA CHEMUS EPA CompToxCosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessmentsFDA Global Substance Registration SystemILO/WHO International Chemical Safety CardsJapan NITE-CHRIPNIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical HazardsOECD eChemPortal

How HEXENYL ACETATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HEXENYL ACETATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HEXENYL ACETATE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

HEXENYL ACETATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HEXENYL ACETATE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HEXENYL ACETATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HEXENYL ACETATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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