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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
trans-2-Hexenyl isovalerate |
| Synonym(s) |
(E)-Hex-2-enyl 3-methylbutanoate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl 3-methylbutanoate |
| JECFA number |
1377 |
| CAS number |
68698-59-9 |
| FEMA number |
3930 |
| COE number |
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| FLAVIS number |
09.399 |
| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity-buttery aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
105° (20 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96% |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.425-1.435 |
| Specific gravity |
0.875-0.885 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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