Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl (E)-2-methyl-2-pentenoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methyl-(2E)-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester
JECFA number	1815
CAS number	1617-40-9
FEMA number	4290
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	173-174°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.436-1.444
Specific gravity	0.904-0.914
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum