Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Hexenyl formate (cis and trans mixture)
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Hex-3-enyl formate
JECFA number	1272
CAS number	33467-73-1, 56922-80-6 and 2315-09-5
FEMA number	3353
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.846
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; fruity aroma
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	155-156°
Assay min %	98% (total cis and trans isomers)
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.421-1.431
Specific gravity	0.907-0.914
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum