Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-3-Hexenyl lactate |
Synonym(s) |
Leaf lactate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
cis-3-Hexenyl 2-hydroxypropanoate |
JECFA number |
934 |
CAS number |
61931-81-5 |
FEMA number |
3690 |
COE number |
10681 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.22 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O3 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a fruity, green odour |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
96° (7 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.441-1.451 |
Specific gravity |
0.968-0.984 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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