Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-2-Octen-1-yl acetate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Octenyl acetate;E-2-Octenyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Oct-2-enyl acetate
JECFA number	1367
CAS number	3913-80-2
FEMA number	3516
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.276
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	88-89° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.430-1.436
Specific gravity	0.894-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum