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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2,4-Hexadienyl butyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
Sorbyl butyrate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hexa-2,4-dienyl butyrate
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| JECFA number |
1783 |
| CAS number |
16930-93-1
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| FEMA number |
4133
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
168.24 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H16O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Light yellow liquid; Fruity, wine-like aroma with cheesy undertones |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
80° (15 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.467-1.473 |
| Specific gravity |
0.908-0.912 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1783-hnmr.gif
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