Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3-Isopropenyl-6-oxoheptanoic acid
Synonym(s)	Heptanoic acid, 3-isopropenyl-6-oxo-;Heptanoic acid, 3-(1-methylethenyl)-6-oxo-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	6-oxo-3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)heptanoic acid
JECFA number	1954
CAS number	4436-82-2
FEMA number	4461
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.23
Chemical formula	C10H16O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid; Fatty floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	328-330°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.440-1.480
Specific gravity	1.009-1.039 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR MS
Spectrum