Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Hexyl trans-2-hexenoate
Synonym(s)	2-Hexenoic acid hexyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Hexyl (E)-2-hexenoate
JECFA number	1810
CAS number	33855-57-1
FEMA number	3692
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.292
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity, green, slightly fatty aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	121-123° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.439-1.445
Specific gravity	0.880-0.890
Other requirements	SC: Hexyl trans-3-hexenoate (6-8%)
ID Test	HNMR IR
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