Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,3-Epoxyheptanal |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
(2S,3R)-3-Butyloxirane-2-carbaldehyde |
JECFA number |
2148 |
CAS number |
58936-30-4 |
FEMA number |
4658 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
128.17 |
Chemical formula |
C7H12O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to pale yellow liquid; fatty citrus aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
60º (9 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
94% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.427-1.437 |
Specific gravity |
0.938-0.948 (20º) |
Other requirements |
Safety evaluation not completed; SC: 2-3% trans-2-heptenal |
ID Test |
MS HNMR |
Spectrum |
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