Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,3-Octanedione
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	octane-2,3-dione
JECFA number	2036
CAS number	585-25-1
FEMA number	4060
COE number	11166
FLAVIS number	07.248
Molecular weight	142.2
Chemical formula	C8H14O2
Physical form/odour	Clear to yellow liquid; Fruity nutty aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	57-59° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.419-1.424
Specific gravity	0.905-0.915
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum