Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-2-Octen-4-ol |
Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Octenol-4;Butyl propenyl carbinol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(E)-Oct-2-en-4-ol |
JECFA number |
1141 |
CAS number |
20125-81-9 |
FEMA number |
3888 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
128.22 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear light yellow liquid; fruity berry |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
50% soluble in ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
174-176° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.438-1.442 |
Specific gravity |
0.830-0.838 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS IR NMR |
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