Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E,Z)-4-Octen-3-one |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Octen-3-one |
JECFA number |
1843 |
CAS number |
14129-48-7 |
FEMA number |
4328 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
126.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless or pale yellow liquid; Coconut, fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
77-79° (20 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.442-1.448 |
Specific gravity |
0.840-0.844 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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