Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Octenoic acid
Synonym(s)	delta-3-Octenoic acid;2-Heptene-1-carboxylic acid
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Octenoic acid
JECFA number	1627
CAS number	1577-19-1
FEMA number	4362
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	White solid; Oily, fatty aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in most organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	240-242°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.443-1.450
Specific gravity	0.928-0.938 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum