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Flavouring (E,E)-2,4-Decadien-1-ol
Synonym(s) trans, trans-2,4-Decadienol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,4E)-Deca-2,4-dienol
JECFA number 1189
CAS number 18409-21-7  
FEMA number 3911
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.139  
Molecular weight 154.25 
Chemical formula C10H18O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; oily, fatty aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; Soluble in fat 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 112° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 92
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.485-1.495
Specific gravity 0.861-0.871
Other requirements SC: (E,Z)-2,4-decadien-1-ol
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1189.gif



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