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Flavouring 2-Undecanol
Synonym(s) Methyl nonyl carbinol
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undecan-2-ol
JECFA number 297
CAS number 1653-30-1  
FEMA number 3246
COE number 11826
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 172.31 
Chemical formula C11H24O  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid 
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 233
Assay min % 98.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.437-1.439
Specific gravity 0.828-0.831 (20°)
Other requirements Congealing Point: 231-233°C
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/297.gif



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