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Flavouring Ethyl undecanoate
Synonym(s) Ethyl undecylate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Ethyl undecanoate
JECFA number 36
CAS number 627-90-7  
FEMA number 3492
COE number 10633
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 214.35 
Chemical formula C13H26O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid with a wine-like, fatty/fruity, somewhat nutty odour 
Solubility Soluble in ethanol and oils, insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 255°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.438
Specific gravity 0.87
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/36.gif



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