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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Hexyl trans-2-hexenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Hexenoic acid hexyl ester
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
Hexyl (E)-2-hexenoate
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| JECFA number |
1810 |
| CAS number |
33855-57-1
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| FEMA number |
3692
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.292
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| Molecular weight |
198.31 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H22O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, green, slightly fatty aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
121-123 (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
92 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.439-1.445 |
| Specific gravity |
0.880-0.890 |
| Other requirements |
SC: Hexyl trans-3-hexenoate (6-8%) |
| ID Test |
HNMR IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1810-hnmr.gif
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1810-ir.gif
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