Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
6-Methyloctanal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
6-Methyloctanal |
JECFA number |
2175 |
CAS number |
30689-75-9 |
FEMA number |
4433 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.211 |
Molecular weight |
142.24 |
Chemical formula |
C9H18O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Green aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
182-184º |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.422-1.427 |
Specific gravity |
0.810-0.813 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR |
Spectrum |
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