Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-4-Ethyloctanal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(+/-)-4-Ethyloctanal
JECFA number	1819
CAS number	58475-04-0
FEMA number	4117
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.223
Molecular weight	156.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Floral-like odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in many non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	97-99° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.427-1.434
Specific gravity	0.834-0.842 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum