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Flavouring	(E)-2-Octenoic acid
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Octenoic acid
JECFA number	1805
CAS number	1871-67-6
FEMA number	3957
COE number	10156
FLAVIS number	08.114
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C₈H₁₄O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Buttery, butterscotch aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	139-141 (13 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.458-1.462
Specific gravity	0.935-0.941
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1805-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1805-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1805-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1805-ms.gif

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