Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3,4-Hexanedione |
Synonym(s) |
3,4-Dioxohexane;Dipropionyl;Diethyl-alpha,beta-diketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hexane-3,4-dione |
JECFA number |
413 |
CAS number |
4437-51-8 |
FEMA number |
3168 |
COE number |
2255 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
114.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O2 |
Physical form/odour |
yellow oil |
Solubility |
almost insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils; very soluble in propylene glycol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
130° |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.408-1.413 |
Specific gravity |
0.941-0.950 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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