Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-3-Hexenyl 2-oxopropionate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
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
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum