Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
Synonym(s)	Ethyl cis-3-hexenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethyl 3(Z)-hexenoate
JECFA number	1626
CAS number	64187-83-3
FEMA number	4112
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Green, wine-like aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	90° (50 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.420-1.429
Specific gravity	0.895-0.901
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum