Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-2-Octen-1-yl butanoate
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Octen-1-yl butyrate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Oct -2(trans)-enyl butyrate
JECFA number	1368
CAS number	84642-60-4
FEMA number	3517
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.277
Molecular weight	198.3
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	112-113° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.433-1.439
Specific gravity	0.890-0.896
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum