Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-5-Octenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
(Z)-5-Octenoic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2007 (Session 68) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5(Z)-Octenoic acid |
JECFA number |
1631 |
CAS number |
41653-97-8 |
FEMA number |
4350 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fatty, greasy aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water;soluble in most organic solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
239-241° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.444-1.450 |
Specific gravity |
0.955-0.971 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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