Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Methyl-2-octenal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-octenal |
JECFA number |
1217 |
CAS number |
73757-27-4 |
FEMA number |
3711 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.126 |
Molecular weight |
140.23 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; fruity green aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
70-75° (8 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% (sum of isomers) |
Acid value max |
4 |
Refractive index |
1.449-1.459 |
Specific gravity |
0.872-0.882 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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