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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
3-Hexenyl 2-hexenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
cis,trans-3,2 Hexenyl hexanoate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
(Z)-3-Hexenyl (E)-2-hexenoate
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| JECFA number |
1279 |
| CAS number |
53398-87-1
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| FEMA number |
3928
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.568
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| Molecular weight |
196.29 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
114-115° (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
86 |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.453-1.461 |
| Specific gravity |
0.897-0.905 |
| Other requirements |
SC: 3-hexenyl 3-hexenoate, hexenyl hexanoate |
| ID Test |
HNMR IR MS |
| Spectrum |
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