Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-2-Penten-1-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Penten-1-ol
JECFA number	1793
CAS number	20273-24-9
FEMA number	4305
COE number	665
FLAVIS number	02.050
Molecular weight	86.13
Chemical formula	C5H10O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Green diffusive aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	140-141°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.427-1.433
Specific gravity	0.844-0.850
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum