Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Hepten-4-one |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl ethylidene acetone;1-Butyrl propylene;Propenyl propyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hept-2-en-4-one |
JECFA number |
1126 |
CAS number |
4643-25-8 |
FEMA number |
3399 |
COE number |
11093 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
112.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; pungent aroma |
Solubility |
slightly soluble in water; soluble in oil |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
156-157° |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.440-1.445 |
Specific gravity |
0.845-0.852 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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