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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
gamma-Methyldecalactone |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-4-decanolide
5-Hexyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone
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| JECFA number |
250 |
| CAS number |
7011-83-8
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| FEMA number |
3786
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
clear, colourless liquid with a jasmine odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
135 (0.5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95.0 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.440-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
0.930-0.950 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/250.gif
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