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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(E)-2-Hexenyl formate |
| Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Hexenyl formate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl formate
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| JECFA number |
1376 |
| CAS number |
53398-78-0
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| FEMA number |
3927
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.397
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| Molecular weight |
128.18 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H12O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colroless liquid; Fruity, green aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
75° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.420-1.424 |
| Specific gravity |
0.915-0.925 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1376.gif
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