Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-1,5-Octadien-3-one
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1,5-Octadien-3-one
JECFA number	1848
CAS number	65213-86-7
FEMA number	4405
COE number
FLAVIS number	07.190
Molecular weight	124.18
Chemical formula	C8H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Penetrating earthy aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	168-169°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.424-1.464
Specific gravity	0.890-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum