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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
cis-Hexenyl isobutyrate |
| Synonym(s) |
3-Hexenyl-2-methylpropionate;3-Hexenyl-2-methylpropanoate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(Z)-Hex-3-enyl isobutyrate |
| JECFA number |
1275 |
| CAS number |
41519-23-7 |
| FEMA number |
3929 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
09.563 |
| Molecular weight |
170.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; fruity, nutty aroma |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
181-182° |
| Assay min % |
98% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.424-1.432 |
| Specific gravity |
0.882-0.885 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS IR |
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