Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-4-Hepten-1-ol
Synonym(s)	cis-4-Heptenol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Z)-4-Heptenol
JECFA number	1280
CAS number	6191-71-5
FEMA number	3841
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	114.19
Chemical formula	C7H14O
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	77-78° (23 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.440-1.448
Specific gravity	0.845-0.853
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum