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Flavouring	cis-4-Decenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	(Z)-4-Decenyl acetate
JECFA number	1288
CAS number	67452-27-1
FEMA number	3967
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	198.3
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; spicy, floral aroma
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	60° (0.05 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.438-1.440
Specific gravity	0.878-0.888
Other requirements	-
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1288-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1288-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1288-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1288-ms.gif

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