Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-3-Hexenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	acetic acid (E)-3-hexen-1-yl ester;acetic acid trans-3-hexen-1-yl ester;(E)-hex-3-enyl acetate;(E)-3-hexen-1-ol acetate;trans-3-hexen-1-yl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	[(E)-Hex-3-enyl] acetate
JECFA number	2180
CAS number	3681-82-1
FEMA number	4413
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.928
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Sharp fruity green aroma reminiscent of unripe pear or banana
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	174-175º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.420-1.426
Specific gravity	0.885-0.917 (20º)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum