Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Octen-2-ol |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl hexenyl carbinol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Oct-3-en-2-ol |
JECFA number |
1140 |
CAS number |
76649-14-4 |
FEMA number |
3602 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
128.22 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; sweet, creamy, buttery lactone odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water and fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
73-76° (10 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.422-1.428 |
Specific gravity |
0.826-0.836 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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