Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-2-Hexen-1-ol
Synonym(s)	(Z)-2-Hexenol;cis-beta-gamma-Hexenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Hex-2(cis)-enol
JECFA number	1374
CAS number	928-94-9
FEMA number	3924
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.156
Molecular weight	100.16
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	65° (0.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.437-1.445
Specific gravity	0.845-0.853
Other requirements	SC: (E)-2-Hexen-1-ol
ID Test	NMR
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