Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Hexadien-1-ol
Synonym(s)	1-Hydroxy-2,4-hexadiene;Sorbic alcohol;Sorbyl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2,4-Hexadieneol
JECFA number	1174
CAS number	111-28-4
FEMA number	3922
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.162
Molecular weight	98.16
Chemical formula	C6H10O
Physical form/odour	colourless solid; green, vegetable aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp: 24-33º
ID Test	HNMR IR
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