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Flavouring Acetaldehyde di-cis-3-hexenyl acetal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,1-bis[3(Z)-Hexenyloxy]propane
JECFA number 1747
CAS number 63449-64-9  
FEMA number 4381
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 226.36 
Chemical formula C14H26O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Strong, green, herbaceous aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 278-279°
Assay min % 96%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.442-1.448
Specific gravity 0.864-0.870
Other requirements -
ID Test CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1747-cnmr.gif
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