Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-3-Hexenol
Synonym(s)	Leaf alcohol;beta-gamma-hexenol;(3E)-Hexenol;(E)-3-Hexen-1-ol;(E)-3-Hexenol;trans-3-Hexen-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3(E)-Hexenol
JECFA number	1621
CAS number	928-97-2
FEMA number	4356
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	100.16
Chemical formula	C6H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Grassy green aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water and most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	155-157°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.437-1.442
Specific gravity	0.830-0.845
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum