Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Octyl octanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Octyl caprylate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Octyl octanoate |
JECFA number |
177 |
CAS number |
2306-88-9 |
FEMA number |
2811 |
COE number |
395 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
256.44 |
Chemical formula |
C16H32O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a faint, green tea odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
306-307° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4352-1.4925 |
Specific gravity |
0.8554 |
Other requirements |
Melting point -18° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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