Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal |
Synonym(s) |
2-Hexenal, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-;2-Phenyl-5-methylhex-2-enal;Cocal |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5-Methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal |
JECFA number |
1472 |
CAS number |
21834-92-4 |
FEMA number |
3199 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.099 |
Molecular weight |
188.27 |
Chemical formula |
C13H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Cocoa-like aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
96-100° (0.7 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
10 |
Refractive index |
1.531-1.536 |
Specific gravity |
0.970-0.976 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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