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Flavouring Decyl butyrate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Decyl butyrate
JECFA number 156
CAS number 5454-09-1  
FEMA number 2368
COE number 273
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 228.37 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour oily liquid with an ethereal, apricot odour 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 270°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.4245-1.43977
Specific gravity 0.8617 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/156.gif



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