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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-(E)Hexen-1-yl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
2-Hexenyl ethanoate;1-Acetoxy-2-hexene;Hex-2-enyl acetate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl acetate |
| JECFA number |
1355 |
| CAS number |
2497-18-9 |
| FEMA number |
2564 |
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| FLAVIS number |
09.196 |
| Molecular weight |
142.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Powerful green, fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; Soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
165-166° |
| Assay min % |
90% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.424-1.430 |
| Specific gravity |
0.890-0.897 |
| Other requirements |
SC: (Z)-2-Hexenyl acetate |
| ID Test |
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