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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-Hexen-1-ol |
| Synonym(s) |
Leaf alcohol;gamma-Propyl allyl alcohol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enol |
| JECFA number |
1354 |
| CAS number |
2305-21-7 |
| FEMA number |
2562 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
02.020 |
| Molecular weight |
100.16 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H12O |
| Physical form/odour |
Almost colourless liquid; Strong, fruity-green aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in propylene glycol and most fixed oils; Very slightly soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
158-160 |
| Assay min % |
95% (sum of cis/trans isomers) |
| Acid value max |
2 |
| Refractive index |
1.437-1.442 |
| Specific gravity |
0.836-0.841 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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