Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 3-hexenoate |
Synonym(s) |
Hydrosorbic acid, ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Ethyl hex-3-enoate |
JECFA number |
335 |
CAS number |
2396-83-0 |
FEMA number |
3342 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
63-64° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.424-1.428 |
Specific gravity |
0.897-0.901 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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