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Flavouring Methyl cis-4-octenoate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (Z)-Methyl oct-4-enoate
JECFA number 337
CAS number 21063-71-8  
FEMA number 3367
COE number 10834
FLAVIS number 09.268  
Molecular weight 156.22 
Chemical formula C9H16O2  
Physical form/odour -
Solubility soluble in ether 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 72 (11 mm Hg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.431-1.438
Specific gravity 0.862-0.867
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/337.gif



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