Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Hexenyl formate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Hexenyl formate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Hex-2-enyl formate
JECFA number	1376
CAS number	53398-78-0
FEMA number	3927
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.397
Molecular weight	128.18
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colroless liquid; Fruity, green aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.420-1.424
Specific gravity	0.915-0.925
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum