Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Propyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Propyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Propyl hexanoate |
JECFA number |
161 |
CAS number |
626-77-7 |
FEMA number |
2949 |
COE number |
311 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
158.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with an ethereal, pineapple-blackberry odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
187° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.409-1.413 |
Specific gravity |
0.865-0.871 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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