Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-2-Hexenyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Hexenyl formate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl formate |
JECFA number |
1376 |
CAS number |
53398-78-0 |
FEMA number |
3927 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.397 |
Molecular weight |
128.18 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colroless liquid; Fruity, green aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
75° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.420-1.424 |
Specific gravity |
0.915-0.925 |
Other requirements |
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