Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-2-Hexenyl 2-methylbutyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Hexenyl 2-methylbutanoic acid ester
JECFA number	1797
CAS number	94089-01-7
FEMA number	4274
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Mild fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	231-232°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.430-1.434
Specific gravity	0.874-0.879 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum