Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Hexyl trans-2-hexenoate |
Synonym(s) |
2-Hexenoic acid hexyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hexyl (E)-2-hexenoate |
JECFA number |
1810 |
CAS number |
33855-57-1 |
FEMA number |
3692 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.292 |
Molecular weight |
198.31 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, green, slightly fatty aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
121-123° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
92% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.439-1.445 |
Specific gravity |
0.880-0.890 |
Other requirements |
SC: Hexyl trans-3-hexenoate (6-8%) |
ID Test |
HNMR IR |
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