Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Octen-4-one |
Synonym(s) |
Butyl propenyl ketone;Propenyl butyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Oct-2-en-4-one |
JECFA number |
1129 |
CAS number |
4643-27-0 |
FEMA number |
3603 |
COE number |
2313 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
126.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; fruity floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
81° (20-21 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.440-1.446 |
Specific gravity |
0.835-0.842 |
Other requirements |
[Predominantly (>90%) trans-isomer] |
ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |

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