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Flavouring	9-Decenal
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	9-Decenal
JECFA number	1286
CAS number	39770-05-3
FEMA number	3912
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	05.139
Molecular weight	154.25
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₈O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; aroma of cooked meat
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	211° (760 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	1.438-1.442
Specific gravity	0.843-0.849
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1286-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1286-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1286-ms.gif

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