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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-(E)Hexen-1-yl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
1-Acetoxy-2-hexene
Hex-2-enyl acetate
2-Hexenyl ethanoate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl acetate
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| JECFA number |
1355 |
| CAS number |
2497-18-9
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| FEMA number |
2564
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.196
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| Molecular weight |
142.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H14O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Powerful green, fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; Soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
165-166° |
| Assay min % |
90% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.424-1.430 |
| Specific gravity |
0.890-0.897 |
| Other requirements |
SC: (Z)-2-Hexenyl acetate |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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