Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
cis-2-Octenol |
Synonym(s) |
(Z)-2-octenol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(Z)-Oct-2-en-1-ol |
JECFA number |
2165 |
CAS number |
26001-58-1 |
FEMA number |
4615 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
128.21 |
Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; sweet floral aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
195-197º |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.445-1.451 |
Specific gravity |
0.847-0.853 (20º) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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