Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-4-Octenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
4-Octenoic acid, (E)- |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4(E)-Octenoic acid |
JECFA number |
1629 |
CAS number |
18776-92-6 |
FEMA number |
4357 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Greasy aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
105-106° (5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.436-1.440 |
Specific gravity |
0.924-0.930 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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