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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
4-Methyl-2-pentenal |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-2-pentenal
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| JECFA number |
1208 |
| CAS number |
5362-56-1
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| FEMA number |
3510
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
05.114
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| Molecular weight |
98.14 |
| Chemical formula |
C6H10O
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid; peppery aroma |
| Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
126-130° |
| Assay min % |
97 (sum of isomers) |
| Acid value max |
2 |
| Refractive index |
1.435-1.445 |
| Specific gravity |
0.858-0.866 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR IR |
| Spectrum |
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