Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Octanal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Heptyl-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1741
CAS number	74094-61-4
FEMA number	4383
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	186.29
Chemical formula	C11H22O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Green, woody aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	236-237°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.427-1.434
Specific gravity	0.886-0.893
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum