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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Lauryl alcohol |
| Synonym(s) |
Alcohol C-12
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1-Dodecanol
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| JECFA number |
109 |
| CAS number |
112-53-8
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| FEMA number |
2617
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| COE number |
56
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
186.34 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H26O
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid above 21°, fatty odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerin, water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 70% alcohol; remains clear to 10 ml |
| Boiling point (°C) |
259° |
| Assay min % |
97.0% |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
1.440-1.444 |
| Specific gravity |
0.830-0.836 |
| Other requirements |
Solidification Pt.: > 21° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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