Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Heptenoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	trans-2-Heptanoic acid
JECFA number	1373
CAS number	10352-88-2
FEMA number	3920
COE number
FLAVIS number	08.123
Molecular weight	128.18
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Disagreeable rancid aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	224-228°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.447-1.157
Specific gravity	0.968-0.978
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum