Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Cyclohexenone
Synonym(s)	Cyclohexen-3-one
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	cyclohex-2-enone
JECFA number	2052
CAS number	930-68-7
FEMA number	4517
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	96.13
Chemical formula	C6H8O
Physical form/odour	Pale yellow to yellow clear liquid; In dilution, roasted savoury aroma with a green undertone
Solubility	Very slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	100-101° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.485-1.491
Specific gravity	0.988-0.998 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum