Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3-Epoxyoctanal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3-Pentyloxirane-2-carbaldehyde |
JECFA number |
2147 |
CAS number |
42134-50-9 |
FEMA number |
4657 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
142.2 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid;fatty aroma with citrus notes |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
202-204º |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.432-1.442 |
Specific gravity |
0.936-0.946 (20°) |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed |
ID Test |
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