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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (Z)-3-Hexenyl 2-oxopropionate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3-Oxo-propanoic acid (Z)-3-hexenyl ester
JECFA number 1846
CAS number 68133-76-6
FEMA number 3934
COE number 10684
FLAVIS number 09.565
Molecular weight 170.21
Chemical formula C9H14O3
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Green, spicy aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 75-77° (5 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.437-1.445
Specific gravity 0.982-0.990
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