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Flavouring Hept-trans-2-en-1-yl acetate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E)-2-Hepten-1-ol acetate
JECFA number 1798
CAS number 16939-73-4  
FEMA number 4125
COE number 10661
FLAVIS number 09.385  
Molecular weight 156.22 
Chemical formula C9H16O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Fresh leaf aroma 
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 192-193
Assay min % 95
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.428-1.434
Specific gravity 0.889-0.895
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1798-ms.gif



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