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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenoic acid |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(Z)-Hex-3-enoic acid |
| JECFA number |
2181 |
| CAS number |
1775-43-5 |
| FEMA number |
4493 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
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| Molecular weight |
114.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow clear liquid; Sweaty, cheesy, fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
209-210º |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.437-1.443 |
| Specific gravity |
0.962-0.968 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
 
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