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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
1-Decanol |
| Synonym(s) |
Alcohol C-10
Decyl alcohol
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
1-Decanol
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| JECFA number |
103 |
| CAS number |
112-30-1
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| FEMA number |
2365
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| COE number |
73
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
158.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H22O
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/floral, waxy, fruity odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; Insoluble in glycerin, water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 60% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
233 |
| Assay min % |
98.0 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
1.435-1.439 |
| Specific gravity |
0.826-0.831 |
| Other requirements |
Solidification Pt.: > 5° |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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