Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl trans-2-hexenoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Hexenoic acid ethyl ester
JECFA number	1808
CAS number	27829-72-7
FEMA number	3675
COE number	631
FLAVIS number	09.850
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity, green, pulpy, pineapple, apple aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	110-111° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.429-1.434
Specific gravity	0.895-0.905
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum