Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl (Z)-5-octenoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Methyl 5(Z)-Octenoate
JECFA number	1630
CAS number	41654-15-3
FEMA number	4165
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.22
Chemical formula	C9H16O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Dairy, coconut aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fat; slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	184°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.429-1.435
Specific gravity	0.921-0.925
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum