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Flavouring	(E)-2-Heptenoic acid
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	trans-2-Heptanoic acid
JECFA number	1373
CAS number	10352-88-2
FEMA number	3920
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	08.123
Molecular weight	128.18
Chemical formula	C₇H₁₂O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Disagreeable rancid aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	224-228°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.447-1.157
Specific gravity	0.968-0.978
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1373-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1373-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1373-ms.gif

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