Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Hexyl heptanoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Hexyl heptanoate |
JECFA number |
1872 |
CAS number |
1119-06-8 |
FEMA number |
4337 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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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 |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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