Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-3-Hexenyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
acetic acid (E)-3-hexen-1-yl ester;acetic acid trans-3-hexen-1-yl ester;(E)-hex-3-enyl acetate;(E)-3-hexen-1-ol acetate;trans-3-hexen-1-yl acetate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
[(E)-Hex-3-enyl] acetate |
JECFA number |
2180 |
CAS number |
3681-82-1 |
FEMA number |
4413 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.928 |
Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Sharp fruity green aroma reminiscent of unripe pear or banana |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
174-175º |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.426 |
Specific gravity |
0.885-0.917 (20º) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
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