Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Acetaldehyde 1,3-octanediol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methyl-4-pentyl-1,3-dioxane
JECFA number	1749
CAS number	202188-43-0
FEMA number	4376
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	172.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Green, ethereal aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	219-220°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.429-1.433
Specific gravity	0.900-0.906
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum