Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Octenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
delta-3-Octenoic acid;2-Heptene-1-carboxylic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Octenoic acid |
JECFA number |
1627 |
CAS number |
1577-19-1 |
FEMA number |
4362 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
White solid; Oily, fatty aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
240-242° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.443-1.450 |
Specific gravity |
0.928-0.938 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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