Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-2-Hexenyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Hexenyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hex-2-enyl hexanoate |
JECFA number |
1381 |
CAS number |
53398-86-0 |
FEMA number |
3983 |
COE number |
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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 |
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