Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Pentenal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Pentenal
JECFA number	1619
CAS number	2100-17-6
FEMA number	4262
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.174
Molecular weight	84.12
Chemical formula	C5H8O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Cooked brown and roasted aroma
Solubility	Slightly soluble in water; soluble in pentane and diethyl ether
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	97-99°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.413-1.418
Specific gravity	0.853-0.857
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum