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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Ethyl 2-hexenoate (mixture of isomers) |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Mixture of (E)-ethyl 2-hexenoate and (Z)-ethyl 2-hexenoate |
| JECFA number |
2167 |
| CAS number |
1552-67-6 |
| FEMA number |
4613 |
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| Molecular weight |
142.2 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
167-174º |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.430-1.440 |
| Specific gravity |
0.895-0.905 (20º) |
| Other requirements |
Mixture of isomers: 64% E, 34% Z |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
 
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