Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Octenoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Octenoic acid
JECFA number	1805
CAS number	1871-67-6
FEMA number	3957
COE number	10156
FLAVIS number	08.114
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Buttery, butterscotch aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	139-141° (13 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.462
Specific gravity	0.935-0.941
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum