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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
(E)-2-Octen-4-ol |
| Synonym(s) |
trans-2-Octenol-4;Butyl propenyl carbinol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
(E)-Oct-2-en-4-ol |
| JECFA number |
1141 |
| CAS number |
20125-81-9 |
| FEMA number |
3888 |
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| Molecular weight |
128.22 |
| Chemical formula |
C8H16O |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear light yellow liquid; fruity berry |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
50% soluble in ethanol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
174-176° |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.438-1.442 |
| Specific gravity |
0.830-0.838 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS IR NMR |
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