Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl (Z)-3-hexenoate
Synonym(s)	Methyl cis-3-hexenoate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Methyl 3(Z)-hexenoate
JECFA number	1624
CAS number	13894-62-7
FEMA number	4164
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity, floral aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	85° (80 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.422-1.430
Specific gravity	0.916-0.923
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum