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Flavouring 2-Undecanone
Synonym(s) Methyl nonyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undecan-2-one
JECFA number 296
CAS number 112-12-9  
FEMA number 3093
COE number 150
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 170.3 
Chemical formula C11H22O  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow liquid with a citrus, fatty, rue-like odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol and oil; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 231-232
Assay min % 96.0
Acid value max 5.0
Refractive index 1.428-1.432
Specific gravity 0.822 -0.826
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/296.gif



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