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Flavouring Methyl (E)-2-(Z)-4-decadienoate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Methyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate
JECFA number 1191
CAS number 4493-42-9  
FEMA number 3859
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.639  
Molecular weight 182.26 
Chemical formula C11H18O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, yellowish liquid; light fatty note 
Solubility not soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 67° (0.8 mm Hg)
Assay min % 93
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.488-1.494
Specific gravity 0.917-0.923
Other requirements SC: (E,E) methyl 2,4-decadienoate
ID Test IR NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1191.gif



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