Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Methyl-2-pentenal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Methyl-2-pentenal |
JECFA number |
1208 |
CAS number |
5362-56-1 |
FEMA number |
3510 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.114 |
Molecular weight |
98.14 |
Chemical formula |
C6H10O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to light yellow liquid; peppery aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
126-130° |
Assay min % |
97% (sum of isomers) |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.435-1.445 |
Specific gravity |
0.858-0.866 |
Other requirements |
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