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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol |
| Synonym(s) |
cis-beta-gamma-Hexenol
(Z)-2-Hexenol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hex-2(cis)-enol
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| JECFA number |
1374 |
| CAS number |
928-94-9
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| FEMA number |
3924
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
02.156
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| Molecular weight |
100.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Green aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
65° (0.5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
92% |
| Acid value max |
2 |
| Refractive index |
1.437-1.445 |
| Specific gravity |
0.845-0.853 |
| Other requirements |
SC: (E)-2-Hexen-1-ol |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1374.gif
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