Description / Application
(2E,4E)-2,4-hexadien-1-ol is a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol that is hexan-1-ol with two trans double bonds at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a flavouring agent and a fragrance. It is a primary allylic alcohol, a medium-chain primary fatty alcohol and an alkenyl alcohol.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Sorbic alcohol |
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| Molecular Formula | C6H10O |
| Molecular Weight | 98.14 |
| MFCD | MFCD00002925 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H302;H311;H318 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |