Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Hexenol
Synonym(s)	1-Hexen-6-ol;5-Hexene-1-ol;6-Hydroxy-1-hexene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	5-Hexenol
JECFA number	1623
CAS number	821-41-0
FEMA number	4351
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	100.16
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water and most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	154-155°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.434-1.437
Specific gravity	0.845-0.849
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum