Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Octanol |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Octan-3-ol |
JECFA number |
291 |
CAS number |
589-98-0 |
FEMA number |
3581 |
COE number |
11715 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
130.23 |
Chemical formula |
C8H18O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a strong, oily-nutty, herbaceous odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, ether; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
174° |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.425-1.429 |
Specific gravity |
0.817-0.824 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
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