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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(Z)-3-Hexenyl 2-oxopropionate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3-Oxo-propanoic acid (Z)-3-hexenyl ester
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| JECFA number |
1846 |
| CAS number |
68133-76-6
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| FEMA number |
3934
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| COE number |
10684
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| FLAVIS number |
09.565
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| Molecular weight |
170.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H14O3
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Green, spicy aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
75-77 (5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
98 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.437-1.445 |
| Specific gravity |
0.982-0.990 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
HNMR IR |
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