Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl sorbate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl 2,4-hexadienoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
JECFA number |
1177 |
CAS number |
689-89-4 |
FEMA number |
3714 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.300 |
Molecular weight |
126.16 |
Chemical formula |
C7H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid; fruity, sweet, anise aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; miscible in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
180° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.501-1.505 |
Specific gravity |
0.933-0.938 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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