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Flavouring Ethyl dodecanoate
Synonym(s) Ethyl laurate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1996 (Session 46)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl dodecanoate
JECFA number 37
CAS number 106-33-2  
FEMA number 2441
COE number 375
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 228.38 
Chemical formula C14H28O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless, oily liquid with a fruity, floral odour 
Solubility Soluble in ether, insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1ml in 9ml 80% ethanol 
Boiling point (°C) 269ยบ
Assay min % 98.0
Acid value max 1.0
Refractive index 1.430 - 1.434
Specific gravity 0.858 - 0.863
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/37.gif



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