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Flavouring	Methyl (Z)-5-octenoate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Methyl 5(Z)-Octenoate
JECFA number	1630
CAS number	41654-15-3
FEMA number	4165
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	156.22
Chemical formula	C₉H₁₆O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Dairy, coconut aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fat; slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	184°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.429-1.435
Specific gravity	0.921-0.925
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1630-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1630-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1630-ms.gif

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