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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Propyl sorbate |
| Synonym(s) |
(E,E)-2,4-hexadienoic acid propyl ester;trans,trans-2,4-hexadienoic acid propyl ester;propyl (2E,4E)-2,4-hexadienoate;propyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate;propyl 2,4-hexadiene carboxylate;propyl 2,4-hexadienoate;sorbic acid propyl ester |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
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| Chemical name |
Propyl (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoate |
| JECFA number |
2164 |
| CAS number |
10297-72-0 |
| FEMA number |
4614 |
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| Molecular weight |
154.21 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H14O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Sweet fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
205-207º |
| Assay min % |
95% |
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| Refractive index |
1.488-1.491 |
| Specific gravity |
0.919-0.924 (20º) |
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| ID Test |
MS |
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