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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Methyl 3-hexenoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl hex-3-enoate
JECFA number 334
CAS number 2396-78-3
FEMA number 3364
COE number 10801
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 128.17
Chemical formula C7H12O2
Physical form/odour colourless liquid
Solubility
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 156°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.422-1.428
Specific gravity 0.912-0.922 (20°)
Other requirements
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