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Flavouring 2,3-Undecadione
Synonym(s) Acetyl nonanoyl
Acetyl nonyryl
Acetyl pelargonyl
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undeca-2,3-dione
JECFA number 417
CAS number 7493-59-6  
FEMA number 3090
COE number 155
FLAVIS number 07.021  
Molecular weight 184.28 
Chemical formula C11H20O2  
Physical form/odour oily, yellow liquid 
Solubility very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 109-111 (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 97
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.432-1.438
Specific gravity 0.905-0.915
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/417.gif



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