Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4-Hexadienyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Sorbyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Hexa-2,4-dienyl acetate
JECFA number	1780
CAS number	1516-17-2
FEMA number	4132
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.573
Molecular weight	140.18
Chemical formula	C8H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Powerful, sweet, pineapple aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	100° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.470-1.476
Specific gravity	0.928-0.932
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum