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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 1-Octen-3-yl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1-Octen-3-ol acetate
JECFA number 1836
CAS number 198242
FEMA number 3582
COE number 11716
FLAVIS number 09.281
Molecular weight 170.25
Chemical formula C10H18O2
Physical form/odour Almost colourless liquid; Metallic, mushroom aroma
Solubility Insoluble in water, propylene glycol; soluble in most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 189-190°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.420-1.425
Specific gravity 0.870-0.876
Other requirements
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