Food safety and quality: details

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