Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(Z)-Hex-3-enal |
JECFA number |
316 |
CAS number |
6789-80-6 |
FEMA number |
2561 |
COE number |
2008 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
98.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
20° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.427-1.436 |
Specific gravity |
0.967-0.973 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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