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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
trans-2-Hexenyl pentanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
(E)-Hex-2-enyl valerate
trans-2-Hexenyl valerate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hex-2(trans)-enyl valerate
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| JECFA number |
1379 |
| CAS number |
56922-74-8
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| FEMA number |
3935
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, winey, apple/pear aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
70° (1 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
93% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.431-1.438 |
| Specific gravity |
0.873-0.879 |
| Other requirements |
SC: Propanoic acid, 2-Hexenol |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1379.gif
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