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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate |
| Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Hexenyl caproate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl hexanoate
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| JECFA number |
1381 |
| CAS number |
53398-86-0
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| FEMA number |
3983
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.398
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| Molecular weight |
198.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H22O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Green fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
125° (25 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
93% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.432-1.446 |
| Specific gravity |
0.875-0.885 |
| Other requirements |
SC: Hexanoic acid, 2-Hexenol |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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