Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl (Z)-3-hexenoate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl cis-3-hexenoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl 3(Z)-hexenoate |
JECFA number |
1624 |
CAS number |
13894-62-7 |
FEMA number |
4164 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
128.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity, floral aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
85° (80 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.422-1.430 |
Specific gravity |
0.916-0.923 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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