Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,3-Epoxyoctanal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Pentyloxirane-2-carbaldehyde
JECFA number	2147
CAS number	42134-50-9
FEMA number	4657
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow liquid;fatty aroma with citrus notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	202-204º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.432-1.442
Specific gravity	0.936-0.946 (20°)
Other requirements	Safety evaluation not completed
ID Test	MS HNMR
Spectrum