Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
trans-6-Octenal |
Synonym(s) |
(E)-6-Octenal; (6E)-Octenal
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2018 (Session 86) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(E)-Oct-6-enal |
JECFA number |
2240 |
CAS number |
63196-63-4 |
FEMA number |
4787 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
126.20 |
Chemical formula |
C8H14O |
Physical form/odour |
Colorless oil/Green melon-like aroma |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
171-172ºC |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.4377 |
Specific gravity |
0.8536 (20 ºC) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
1H-NMR, 13C-NMR |
Spectrum |
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