Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 5-hexenoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Ethyl 5-hexenoate
JECFA number	1273
CAS number	54653-25-7
FEMA number	3976
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; fruity aroma
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	181-182°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.430-1.439
Specific gravity	0.902-0.912
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum