Identification

Namemethyl (Z)-4-octenoate
IUPACmethyl (Z)-oct-4-enoate
CAS Number21063-71-8
EINECS244-188-4
FDA UNIIA9OC5106PK
Molecular FormulaC9 H16 O2
Molecular Weight156.22492000
Nikkaji NumberJ146.077C
CoE Number10834

Regulatory

JECFA Food Flavoring337 methyl cis-4-octenoate
DG SANTE Food Flavourings09.268 methyl oct-4(cis)-enoate
FEMA Number3367
FDANo longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm (SATF)21063-71-8 ; METHYL CIS-4-OCTENOATE

Physical Properties

Appearance colorless to pale yellow clear liquid (est)
Assay 98.00 to 100.00
Food Chemicals Codex Listed No
Specific Gravity 0.86200 to 0.86700 @ 25.00 °C.
Pounds per Gallon - (est). 7.173 to 7.214
Refractive Index 1.43100 to 1.43800 @ 20.00 °C.
Boiling Point 72.00 °C. @ 11.00 mm Hg
Vapor Pressure 1.240000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est)
Flash Point 135.00 °F. TCC ( 57.22 °C. )
logP (o/w) 2.896 (est)
Soluble in alcohol
Insoluble in water

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Description at 100.00 %.

Safety Information

Oral/Parenteral ToxicityNot determined
Dermal ToxicityNot determined
Inhalation ToxicityNot determined

GHS Classification

['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']

Safety in Use

Categoryflavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety AssessmentSearch
Recommendation for methyl (Z)-4-octenoate usage levels up to0.8000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU)0.37 (μg/capita/day)
baked goods-
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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Potential Uses

FR fruit FL fruit tropical fruit FR pineapple

Natural Occurrence

mango fruit pawpaw dunal fruit pineapple fruit

Synonyms

methyl (4Z)-oct-4-enoate methyl (Z)-oct-4-enoate methyl cis-4-octenoate methyl oct-4(cis)-enoate (Z)-4- octenoic acid methyl ester cis-4- octenoic acid, methyl ester 4- octenoic acid, methyl ester, (4Z)- 4- octenoic acid, methyl ester, (Z)- US Patents: 3,953,377 - Ethyl-2-trans-4-cis undecadienoate, ethyl-2-trans-4-cis dodecadienoate and ethyl-2-decadienoate perfume compositions