Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Acetaldehyde di-cis-3-hexenyl acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1,1-bis[3(Z)-Hexenyloxy]propane
JECFA number	1747
CAS number	63449-64-9
FEMA number	4381
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	226.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Strong, green, herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	278-279°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.442-1.448
Specific gravity	0.864-0.870
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR MS
Spectrum