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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (R)-(-)-1-Octen-3-ol
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (R)-oct-1-en-3-ol
JECFA number 2071
CAS number 3687-48-7
FEMA number 4492
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 128.21
Chemical formula C8H16O
Physical form/odour Liquid; Strong genuine mushroom odour
Solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 173-175°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.435-1.441
Specific gravity 0.832-0.838
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum