Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-2-Hexenyl pentanoate |
Synonym(s) |
(E)-Hex-2-enyl valerate;trans-2-Hexenyl valerate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hex-2(trans)-enyl valerate |
JECFA number |
1379 |
CAS number |
56922-74-8 |
FEMA number |
3935 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, winey, apple/pear aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
70° (1 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.431-1.438 |
Specific gravity |
0.873-0.879 |
Other requirements |
SC: Propanoic acid, 2-Hexenol |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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