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Flavouring	(E)-2-Decenoic acid
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	Dec-2(cis)-enoic acid
JECFA number	1372
CAS number	334-49-6
FEMA number	3913
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	08.073
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Peach-orange, slightly waxy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	161-162° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.456-1.466
Specific gravity	0.923-0.933
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1372-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1372-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1372-ms.gif

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