Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl 5-acetoxyhexanoate
Synonym(s)	5-Acetoxyhexanoic acid methyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Methyl 5-acetoxyhexanoate
JECFA number	1719
CAS number	35234-22-1
FEMA number	4055
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.632
Molecular weight	188.22
Chemical formula	C9H16O4
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	194-196°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.519-1.529
Specific gravity	1.017-1.027
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum