Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-2-Octenol
Synonym(s)	(Z)-2-octenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Z)-Oct-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number	2165
CAS number	26001-58-1
FEMA number	4615
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.21
Chemical formula	C8H16O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; sweet floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	195-197º
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.445-1.451
Specific gravity	0.847-0.853 (20º)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum