Ethyl (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate
[CAS# 2396-84-1]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Ester >> Ethyl ester compound
• Name: Ethyl (E,E)-2,4-hexadienoate
• Synonyms: (E,E)-Ethyl 2,4-hexadienoate; Ethyl 2,4-hexadienoate; Ethyl sorbate; NSC 8874; Ethyl sorbate
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 140.18
• CAS Registry Number: 2396-84-1
• EC Number: 219-258-2

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (4.2 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.9405 g/cm³ (15.3 °C)^**
• Melting point: 95-98 °C^***
• Boiling point: 195.5 °C^****
• Refractive index: 1.51395^**
• Flash point: 69.4±0.0 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** v. Auwers, K.

^*** Polyanskii, N. G.

^**** "PhysProp" data were obtained from Syracuse Research Corporation of Syracuse, New York (US)

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411