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Flavouring Lauryl acetate
Synonym(s) Acetate C-12
Dodecyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Dodecyl acetate
JECFA number 133
CAS number 112-66-3  
FEMA number 2616
COE number 200
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 228.37 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with a waxy, citrus-rose odour 
Solubility soluble in most organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 4 ml 80% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 150 (15 mmHg)
Assay min % 98
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.410-1.436
Specific gravity 0.860-0.865
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/133.gif



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