Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Hydroxy-2-octanone
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-hydroxyoctan-2-one
JECFA number	2035
CAS number	37160-77-3
FEMA number	4139
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.238
Molecular weight	144.21
Chemical formula	C8H16O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Brown nutty aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	90-91°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.431-1.437
Specific gravity	0.927-0.933
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum