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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
2-Methyl-2-octenal |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-octenal
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| JECFA number |
1217 |
| CAS number |
73757-27-4
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| FEMA number |
3711
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
05.126
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| Molecular weight |
140.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C9H16O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; fruity green aroma |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
70-75° (8 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96%(sum of isomers) |
| Acid value max |
4 |
| Refractive index |
1.449-1.459 |
| Specific gravity |
0.872-0.882 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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