Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 4-pentenoate
Synonym(s)	4-Ethoxycarbonylbut-1-ene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Ethyl 4-Pentenoate
JECFA number	1618
CAS number	1968-40-7
FEMA number	4360
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	143-145°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.410-1.420
Specific gravity	0.893-0.903
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum