Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 3-hydroxyoctanoate
Synonym(s)	Caprylic acid, beta-hydroxy-, ethyl ester;Octanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	ethyl 3-hydroxyoctanoate
JECFA number	1955
CAS number	7367-90-0
FEMA number	4453
COE number	10603
FLAVIS number	09.916
Molecular weight	188.26
Chemical formula	C10H20O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid; Wine-like aroma with fruity floral notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	275-276°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.430-1.438
Specific gravity	0.947-0.955 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum