Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Octen-4-ol
Synonym(s)	trans-2-Octenol-4;Butyl propenyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(E)-Oct-2-en-4-ol
JECFA number	1141
CAS number	20125-81-9
FEMA number	3888
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	128.22
Chemical formula	C8H16O
Physical form/odour	Clear light yellow liquid; fruity berry
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	50% soluble in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	174-176°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.438-1.442
Specific gravity	0.830-0.838
Other requirements
ID Test	MS IR NMR
Spectrum