Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-(2-Octenyl)cyclopentanone
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(E)-2-Oct-2-enylcyclopentanone
JECFA number	1116
CAS number	65737-52-2
FEMA number	3889
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	194.32
Chemical formula	C13H22O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; peachy jasmine character
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in hexane and fats
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	85° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.455-1.475
Specific gravity	0.880-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum