Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-8-Tetradecenal
Synonym(s)	(Z)-Tetradec-8-enal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	8(Z)-Tetradecenal
JECFA number	1640
CAS number	169054-69-7
FEMA number	4066
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.208
Molecular weight	210.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; Fruity, citrusy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	295-299°
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.446-1.450
Specific gravity	0.833-0.845
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum