Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	trans-3-Heptenyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	trans-3-Hepten-1-yl acetate
JECFA number	135
CAS number	1576-77-8
FEMA number	3493
COE number	10662
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.22
Chemical formula	C9H16O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, fixed oils; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	55-57° (3mm Hg)
Assay min %	98.0%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.429-1.432
Specific gravity	0.885-0.887(d20/4)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum