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Flavouring 1-Hexen-3-ol
Synonym(s) Vinyl butan-1-ol
Vinyl propyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Hex-1-en-3-ol
JECFA number 1151
CAS number 4798-44-1  
FEMA number 3608
COE number 10220
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 100.16 
Chemical formula C6H12O  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; meat-like 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 133.5-134°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.425-1.431
Specific gravity 0.830-0.836
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1151.gif



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