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Flavouring (E)-2-(2-Octenyl)cyclopentanone
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (E)-2-Oct-2-enylcyclopentanone
JECFA number 1116
CAS number 65737-52-2  
FEMA number 3889
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 194.32 
Chemical formula C13H22O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; peachy jasmine character 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in hexane and fats 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 85° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 96
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.455-1.475
Specific gravity 0.880-0.900
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1116.gif



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