| Flavouring |
(E,Z)-Methyl 2-hexenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl-beta-propylacrylate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
- |
| Chemical name |
2-Hexenoic acid, methyl ester |
| JECFA number |
1809 |
| CAS number |
2396-77-2 |
| FEMA number |
2709 |
| COE number |
- |
| FLAVIS number |
- |
| Molecular weight |
128.17 |
| Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless mobile liquid; Fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Very slightly soluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
168-170° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.423-1.429 |
| Specific gravity |
0.911-0.916 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
HNMR |
| Spectrum |
 
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