Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,Z)-Methyl 2-hexenoate
Synonym(s)	Methyl-beta-propylacrylate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester
JECFA number	1809
CAS number	2396-77-2
FEMA number	2709
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless mobile liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	168-170°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.423-1.429
Specific gravity	0.911-0.916
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum