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Flavouring	(Z)-4-Hepten-1-ol
Synonym(s)	cis-4-Heptenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	(Z)-4-Heptenol
JECFA number	1280
CAS number	6191-71-5
FEMA number	3841
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	114.19
Chemical formula	C₇H₁₄O
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	77-78° (23 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.440-1.448
Specific gravity	0.845-0.853
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1280-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1280-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1280-ms.gif

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