Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenyl hexanoate |
Synonym(s) |
cis-3-Hexenyl caproate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
cis-3-Hexen-1-ol hexanoate |
JECFA number |
165 |
CAS number |
31501-11-8 |
FEMA number |
3403 |
COE number |
11779 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
198.31 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity green odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
122° (12 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.440 |
Specific gravity |
0.870-0.890 |
Other requirements |
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