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Flavouring Methyl 9-undecenoate
Synonym(s) Methyl undecylenate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl undec-9-enoate
JECFA number 342
CAS number 5760-50-9  
FEMA number 2750
COE number 2101
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 198.31 
Chemical formula C12H22O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale straw-yellow, oily liquid 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 247-248
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.435-1.441
Specific gravity 0.886 (20°)
Other requirements Melting point: 27.5°
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img_add8/342.gif



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