Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Octen-2-ol
Synonym(s)	Methyl hexenyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Oct-3-en-2-ol
JECFA number	1140
CAS number	76649-14-4
FEMA number	3602
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.22
Chemical formula	C8H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; sweet, creamy, buttery lactone odour
Solubility	insoluble in water and fats
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	73-76° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.422-1.428
Specific gravity	0.826-0.836
Other requirements
ID Test	MS IR NMR
Spectrum