Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E,E)-2,4-Octadien-1-ol |
Synonym(s) |
trans-2,4-Octadienol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(2E,4E)-Octa-2,4-dienol |
JECFA number |
1180 |
CAS number |
18409-20-6 |
FEMA number |
3956 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
126.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; green aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fat |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
75° (0.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
94% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.486-1.496 |
Specific gravity |
0.864-0.874 |
Other requirements |
SC: (E,Z)-2,4-octadien-1-ol |
ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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