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Flavouring cis-3-Hexenal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z)-Hex-3-enal
JECFA number 316
CAS number 6789-80-6  
FEMA number 2561
COE number 2008
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 98.14 
Chemical formula C6H10O  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 20° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.427-1.436
Specific gravity 0.967-0.973
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
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