Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Octen-1-ol
Synonym(s)	2-(E)-Octanol;(E)-2-Octenyl alcohol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Oct-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number	1370
CAS number	18409-17-1
FEMA number	3887
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.192
Molecular weight	128.21
Chemical formula	C8H16O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Meaty, roasted aroma
Solubility	Soluble in hexane, triacetin; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	88° (11 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.445-1.452
Specific gravity	0.847-0.853
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum