Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,4-Hexadienyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
Sorbyl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hexa-2,4-dienyl acetate |
JECFA number |
1780 |
CAS number |
1516-17-2 |
FEMA number |
4132 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.573 |
Molecular weight |
140.18 |
Chemical formula |
C8H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Powerful, sweet, pineapple aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
100° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.470-1.476 |
Specific gravity |
0.928-0.932 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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