Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-Octan-3-yl formate
Synonym(s)	Oct-3-yl formate;1-Ethylhex-1-yl formate;3-Octanol, formate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	octan-3-yl formate
JECFA number	2070
CAS number	84434-65-1
FEMA number	4009
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	158.24
Chemical formula	C9H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Minty, spicy, herb-like aroma with fruity undertones
Solubility	Soluble in fats and oils; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	69-71° (7 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.413-1.417
Specific gravity	0.865-0.875
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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