Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
gamma-Octalactone |
Synonym(s) |
Octa-1,4-lactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Octanolide;5-Butyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
226 |
CAS number |
104-50-7 |
FEMA number |
2796 |
COE number |
2274 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid with a sweet, coconut, fruity odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol and slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
234° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
8 |
Refractive index |
1.443-1.447 |
Specific gravity |
0.970-0.980 |
Other requirements |
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