2,4-Hexadienyl Propionate

2,4-Hexadienyl Propionate is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity, pineapple, and wine-like aroma. It is used to impart sweetness and a ripe, clean note, often in detergent fragrances as well as perfumes.

Utilized to add sweet, ripe, and clean notes to perfumes and detergents, often enhancing or introducing pineapple and wine-like aromas to the product.

IUPAC Name: [(2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienyl] propanoate
CAS Number: 16491-25-1
Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 154.21 g/mol
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: 2,4-Hexadienyl propionate 2: Sorbyl propionate 3: 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, propionate 4: FEMA No. 4131 5: (E,E)-2,4-Hexadienyl propionate 6: UNII-CEA39RY6Y5 7: 2,4-Hexadien-1-ol, 1-propanoate 8: CEA39RY6Y5
Chemist Says
Colourless liquid; Sweet, fruity, pineapple, wine-like aroma
Scent: Sweet, Fruity, Pineapple, Wine
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.

1: Sweet, Fruity, Pineapple, Wine-like
2: Sweet, Fruity, Green, Apple, Pineapple
3: Sweet, Fruity, Pineapple, Wine-like
4: Fruity scent with a green nuance.