Food safety and quality
|
|
|
Flavouring |
Hexylamine |
Synonym(s) |
1-Aminohexane |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
|
Chemical name |
Hexylamine |
JECFA number |
1588 |
CAS number |
111-26-2 |
FEMA number |
4243 |
COE number |
|
FLAVIS number |
11.018 |
Molecular weight |
101.19 |
Chemical formula |
C6H15N |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to yellow liquid; Fishy aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
130° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
|
Refractive index |
1.415-1.421 |
Specific gravity |
0.761-0.767 |
Other requirements |
|
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
|
|
|
|