Food safety and quality
|
|
|
Flavouring |
Methyl hexyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
methyl n-hexyl ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
|
Chemical name |
1-Methoxyhexane |
JECFA number |
2138 |
CAS number |
1040030 |
FEMA number |
4291 |
COE number |
|
FLAVIS number |
03.016 |
Molecular weight |
116.2 |
Chemical formula |
C7H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; pear, banana green tones upon dilution with sweet herbaceous lavender-like notes at higer concentration |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
126-127º |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
|
Refractive index |
1.393-1.402 |
Specific gravity |
0.765-0.775 |
Other requirements |
|
ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
|
|
|
|