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Flavouring	Ethyl trans-2-octenoate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Octenoic acid ethyl ester
JECFA number	1812
CAS number	7367-82-0
FEMA number	3643
COE number	10617
FLAVIS number	09.285
Molecular weight	170.24
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Green-fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	93-96 (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.439-1.445
Specific gravity	0.888-0.894 (20°)
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1812-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1812-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1812-ms.gif

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