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Flavouring (E,E)-3,5-Octadien-2-one
Synonym(s) trans,trans-3,5-Octadien-2-one
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (E,E)-Octa-3,5-dien-2-one
JECFA number 1139
CAS number 30086-02-3  
FEMA number 4008
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 124.2 
Chemical formula C8H12O  
Physical form/odour Colourless to pale yellow liquid; pungent herbaceous odour 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats 
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature 
Boiling point (°C) 220°
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.508-1.516
Specific gravity 0.880-0.890
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1139.gif



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