Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-2-Hexenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Acrylic, beta-propylacrylic acid;Hexen-2-oic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hex-2(trans)-enoic acid |
JECFA number |
1361 |
CAS number |
13419-69-7 |
FEMA number |
3169 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
08.054 |
Molecular weight |
114.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless needle-like crystals; Fatty acrid musty aroma/sweet on dilution |
Solubility |
Soluble in ether, propylene glycol, and most fixed oils; Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
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Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
mp: 33-37° |
ID Test |
NMR |
Spectrum |
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