Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,E)-2,4-Octadien-1-ol
Synonym(s)	trans-2,4-Octadienol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(2E,4E)-Octa-2,4-dienol
JECFA number	1180
CAS number	18409-20-6
FEMA number	3956
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	126.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; green aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75° (0.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.486-1.496
Specific gravity	0.864-0.874
Other requirements	SC: (E,Z)-2,4-octadien-1-ol
ID Test	IR NMR
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