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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(E,Z)-Methyl 2-hexenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl-beta-propylacrylate
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester
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| JECFA number |
1809 |
| CAS number |
2396-77-2
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| FEMA number |
2709
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
128.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H12O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless mobile liquid; Fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
168-170 |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.423-1.429 |
| Specific gravity |
0.911-0.916 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1809-hnmr.gif
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