Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Hexenyl caproate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Hex-2-enyl hexanoate
JECFA number	1381
CAS number	53398-86-0
FEMA number	3983
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.398
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	125° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	93%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.432-1.446
Specific gravity	0.875-0.885
Other requirements	SC: Hexanoic acid, 2-Hexenol
ID Test	IR
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