Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1,5-Octadien-3-ol
Synonym(s)	Octa-1,5-dien-3-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(5Z)-octa-1,5-dien-3-ol
JECFA number	2218
CAS number	83861-74-9
FEMA number	4732
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	126.20
Chemical formula	C8H14O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid / Earthy, mushroom, gernaium, leafy, marine aroma
Solubility	Slighty soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	185-187°
Assay min %	>95% (mixture of isomers)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.453-1.463
Specific gravity	0.854-0.867
Other requirements	Isomeric composition: 94-96% Z, 4-6% E
ID Test	MS HNMR CNMR
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