Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-4-Hexenal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Z)-Hex-4-enal
JECFA number	319
CAS number	4634-89-3
FEMA number	3496
COE number	10337
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	98.14
Chemical formula	C6H10O
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid
Solubility	slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, phthalates, ethers and most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	73.5-75° (100 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.428-1.432
Specific gravity	0.958-0.971
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum