Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,Z)-4-Octen-3-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Octen-3-one
JECFA number	1843
CAS number	14129-48-7
FEMA number	4328
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	126.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless or pale yellow liquid; Coconut, fruity aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	77-79° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.442-1.448
Specific gravity	0.840-0.844
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum