Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-6-Octenal
Synonym(s)	(E)-6-Octenal; (6E)-Octenal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2018 (Session 86)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(E)-Oct-6-enal
JECFA number	2240
CAS number	63196-63-4
FEMA number	4787
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	126.20
Chemical formula	C8H14O
Physical form/odour	Colorless oil/Green melon-like aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	171-172ºC
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.4377
Specific gravity	0.8536 (20 ºC)
Other requirements
ID Test	1H-NMR, 13C-NMR
Spectrum