Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-trans,6-trans Octadienal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E,6E)-Octa-2.6-dienal
JECFA number	1182
CAS number	56767-18-1
FEMA number	3466
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.111
Molecular weight	124.19
Chemical formula	C8H12O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; green aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fat; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	97-99° (4 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.469-1.475
Specific gravity	0.835-0.841
Other requirements
ID Test	IR NMR
Spectrum