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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
cis-4-Hexenal |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
(Z)-Hex-4-enal
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| JECFA number |
319 |
| CAS number |
4634-89-3
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| FEMA number |
3496
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| COE number |
10337
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
98.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
| Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, phthalates, ethers and most fixed oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
73.5-75° (100 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.428-1.432 |
| Specific gravity |
0.958-0.971 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
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