Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Hexenyl octanoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(E)-2-Hexenyl octanoic acid ester
JECFA number	1796
CAS number	85554-72-9
FEMA number	4135
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.841
Molecular weight	226.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Pear aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	308-309°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.448-1.453
Specific gravity	0.881-0.887
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum