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(E)-4-octenoic acid
trans-4-octenoic acid

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Name:(E)-oct-4-enoic acid
CAS Number: 18776-92-6Picture of molecule3D/inchi
FDA UNII: 47P9XAP96K
Nikkaji Web:J2.350.978D
XlogP3-AA:2.00 (est)
Molecular Weight:142.19798000
Formula:C8 H14 O2
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Category:flavoring agents
 
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JECFA Food Flavoring:1629 trans-4-octenoic acid
FEMA Number:4357 trans-4-octenoic acid
FDA:No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF):18776-92-6 ; TRANS-4-OCTENOIC ACID
 
Physical Properties:
Appearance:colorless clear liquid (est)
Assay: 95.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed: No
Specific Gravity:0.92400 to 0.93000 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est).: 7.689 to 7.739
Refractive Index:1.43600 to 1.44000 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point: 105.00 to 106.00 °C. @ 5.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure:0.013000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point: 278.00 °F. TCC ( 136.67 °C. )
logP (o/w): 2.512 (est)
Soluble in:
 alcohol
 water, slightly
 water, 797.6 mg/L @ 25 °C (est)
Insoluble in:
 water
 
Organoleptic Properties:
Odor Strength:low ,
recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less
Odor Description:at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. greasy
Odor and/or flavor descriptions from others (if found).
 
Cosmetic Information:
None found
 
Suppliers:
BOC Sciences
For experimental / research use only.
(4E)-4-Octenoic acid
Parchem
(E)-4-octenoic acid
Synerzine
4-Octenoic Acid (trans)
Chemical Sources Association
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Safety Information:
 
Hazards identification
 
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
 
Pictogram
 
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined
 
Safety in Use Information:
Category:
flavoring agents
Recommendation for (E)-4-octenoic acid usage levels up to:
 not for fragrance use.
 
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 23
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 average usual ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: 0.100000.20000
beverages(nonalcoholic): --
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: --
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: --
fruit ices: --
gelatins / puddings: --
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: --
imitation dairy: --
instant coffee / tea: --
jams / jellies: --
meat products: --
milk products: --
nut products: --
other grains: --
poultry: --
processed fruits: --
processed vegetables: --
reconstituted vegetables: --
seasonings / flavors: --
snack foods: --
soft candy: --
soups: --
sugar substitutes: --
sweet sauces: --
 
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Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :6433715
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
(E)-oct-4-enoic acid
Chemidplus:0018776926
 
References:
 (E)-oct-4-enoic acid
NIST Chemistry WebBook:Search Inchi
Pubchem (cid):6433715
Pubchem (sid):134992205
 
Other Information:
(IUPAC):Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf)
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HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database):HMDB39793
FooDB:FDB019443
VCF-Online:VCF Volatile Compounds in Food
ChemSpider:View
 
Potential Blenders and core components note
For Odor
aldehydic
citrus carbaldehyde
FR
floral
(Z)-
methyl epi-jasmonate
FL/FR
methyl jasmonate
FL/FR
green
galbanum decatriene
FL/FR
musk
exaltone (Firmenich)
FR
woody
methyl sandal
FR
sandalrome
FR
For Flavor
No flavor group found for these
(Z)-5-
octenoic acid
FL
alliaceous
alliaceous
diethyl disulfide
FL
floral
(Z)-
methyl epi-jasmonate
FL/FR
methyl jasmonate
FL/FR
green
galbanum decatriene
FL/FR
 
Potential Uses:
None Found
 
Occurrence (nature, food, other):note
 found in nature
 
Synonyms:
(E)-oct-4-enoic acid
trans-oct-4-enoic acid
trans-4-octenoic acid
4-octenoic acid (trans)
4-octenoic acid, (E)-
 
 
Notes:
Used as a food additive [EAFUS]
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