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Flavouring Decyl propionate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Decyl propanoate
JECFA number 146
CAS number 5454-19-3  
FEMA number 2369
COE number 408
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 214.35 
Chemical formula C13H26O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid with a slightly fatty, aldehyde odour 
Solubility -
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 138-139° (15 mmHg)
Assay min % 95.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.426-1.432
Specific gravity 0.857-0.867
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/146.gif



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