Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl trans-2-hexenoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(2E)-2-Hexenoic acid ethyl ester |
JECFA number |
1808 |
CAS number |
27829-72-7 |
FEMA number |
3675 |
COE number |
631 |
FLAVIS number |
09.850 |
Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, green, pulpy, pineapple, apple aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
110-111° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.429-1.434 |
Specific gravity |
0.895-0.905 |
Other requirements |
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