Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1,1-Dimethoxy-trans-2-hexene
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Hexenal dimethyl acetal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1,1-Dimethoxyhex-(2E)-ene
JECFA number	1728
CAS number	18318-83-7
FEMA number	4098
COE number
FLAVIS number	06.072
Molecular weight	144.21
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	158°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.420-1.424
Specific gravity	0.867-0.871
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR
Spectrum