Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Ethyl-2-heptenal |
Synonym(s) |
2-Ethyl-3-butylacrolein |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Ethyl-2-heptenal |
JECFA number |
1216 |
CAS number |
10031-88-6 |
FEMA number |
2438 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
05.033 |
Molecular weight |
140.23 |
Chemical formula |
C9H16O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless mobile liquid; powerful sharp-green aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
55-60° (4 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.460-1.466 |
Specific gravity |
0.891-0.898 |
Other requirements |
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