Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-Octen-3-yl butyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Butanoic acid, 1-ethenylhexyl ester
JECFA number	1837
CAS number	16491-54-6
FEMA number	3612
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.282
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Sweet, fruity, buttery, mushroom aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	80-81° (3.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.423-1.428
Specific gravity	0.870-0.879
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum