Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-Octen-3-yl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Octen-3-ol acetate
JECFA number	1836
CAS number	198242
FEMA number	3582
COE number	11716
FLAVIS number	09.281
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless liquid; Metallic, mushroom aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water, propylene glycol; soluble in most fixed oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	189-190°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.420-1.425
Specific gravity	0.870-0.876
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum