News     Publications     Projects     Contact AGNS  
Text-only version
The archive

Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"


      Français     Español  


New search

print-friendly version

Flavouring 2-Tridecenal
Synonym(s) 3-Decylacrolein
Tridecen-2-al-1
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Tridec-2-enal
JECFA number 1359
CAS number 7774-82-5  
FEMA number 3082
COE number -
FLAVIS number 05.078  
Molecular weight 196.33 
Chemical formula C13H24O  
Physical form/odour Colourless or slightly yellowish liquid; Oily, citus aroma 
Solubility Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 115-118° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min % 92% (sum of cis-trans isomers)
Acid value max 5
Refractive index 1.455-1.461
Specific gravity 0.842-0.862
Other requirements SC: 2-Tridecenoic acid
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1359.gif



FAO Home Agriculture & Consumer Protection Department Nutrition & Consumer Protection Division Contact AGNS
 
© FAO, 2009