Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-5-Octenyl propionate
Synonym(s)	cis-5-Octenyl propionate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(Z)-5-Octenyl propionate
JECFA number	1282
CAS number	196109-18-9
FEMA number	3890
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	68-70° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	93%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.431-1.440
Specific gravity	0.880-0.889
Other requirements	SC: (E)-5-octenyl propionate, (Z)-5-Octenol
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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