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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Hexyl heptanoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Hexyl heptanoate
JECFA number 1872
CAS number 1119-06-8
FEMA number 4337
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 214.32
Chemical formula C13H26O2
Physical form/odour Liquid; Herbaceous aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 252-253°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.426-1.430
Specific gravity 0.860-0.865 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum