Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-2-Octen-1-ol |
Synonym(s) |
2-(E)-Octanol;(E)-2-Octenyl alcohol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Oct-2-en-1-ol |
JECFA number |
1370 |
CAS number |
18409-17-1 |
FEMA number |
3887 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
02.192 |
Molecular weight |
128.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Meaty, roasted aroma |
Solubility |
Soluble in hexane, triacetin; Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
88° (11 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.445-1.452 |
Specific gravity |
0.847-0.853 |
Other requirements |
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