Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
H.C.A.;Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde;alpha-n-Hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein;alpha-n-Hexylcinnamic aldehyde;2-Benzylideneoctanal;Jasmonal H. |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde |
JECFA number |
686 |
CAS number |
101-86-0 |
FEMA number |
2569 |
COE number |
129 |
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Molecular weight |
216.32 |
Chemical formula |
C15H20O |
Physical form/odour |
Pale yellow liquid, jasmine like odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; miscible in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible |
Boiling point (°C) |
174-175° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.547-1.553 |
Specific gravity |
0.950-0.961 |
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