Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
Leaf butyrate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
cis-3-Hexen-1-yl butanoate |
JECFA number |
157 |
CAS number |
16491-36-4 |
FEMA number |
3402 |
COE number |
11859 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a green, fruity, buttery odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol; miscible with most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
192° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.435 |
Specific gravity |
0.860-0.899 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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