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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
cis-3-Hexenyl caproate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
cis-3-Hexen-1-ol hexanoate
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| JECFA number |
165 |
| CAS number |
31501-11-8
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| FEMA number |
3403
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| COE number |
11779
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
198.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H22O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity green odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
122 (12 mmHg) |
| Assay min % |
96 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.420-1.440 |
| Specific gravity |
0.870-0.890 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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