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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
cis-Hexenyl valerate |
| Synonym(s) |
cis-3-Hexenyl pentanoate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
(Z)-Hex-3-enyl valerate
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| JECFA number |
1278 |
| CAS number |
35852-46-1
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| FEMA number |
3936
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.571
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| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; fruity, ripe apple or pear-like aroma |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
108° (20 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97 |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.432-1.438 |
| Specific gravity |
0.879-0.885 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1278.gif
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