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Flavouring cis-Hexenyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) 3-Hexenyl-2-methylpropanoate
3-Hexenyl-2-methylpropionate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z)-Hex-3-enyl isobutyrate
JECFA number 1275
CAS number 41519-23-7  
FEMA number 3929
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.563  
Molecular weight 170.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; fruity, nutty aroma 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 181-182°
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.424-1.432
Specific gravity 0.882-0.885
Other requirements -
ID Test MS IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1275.gif



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