Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-2-Hexenyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
(E)-Hex-2-enyl butyrate;trans-2-Hexenyl butanoate;(E)-Hexenyl butanoate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl butyrate |
JECFA number |
1375 |
CAS number |
53398-83-7 |
FEMA number |
3926 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.396 |
Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity, green aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
190° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.429-1.435 |
Specific gravity |
0.882-0.888 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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