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Flavouring	trans-2-Octen-1-yl butanoate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Octen-1-yl butyrate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Oct -2(trans)-enyl butyrate
JECFA number	1368
CAS number	84642-60-4
FEMA number	3517
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	09.277
Molecular weight	198.3
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	112-113° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.433-1.439
Specific gravity	0.890-0.896
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1368-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1368-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1368-ms.gif

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