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Flavouring 2-Undecen-1-ol
Synonym(s) 1-Hydroxy-2-undecene
2-Undecenol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undec-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number 1384
CAS number 37617-03-1  
FEMA number 4068
COE number -
FLAVIS number 02.210  
Molecular weight 170.3 
Chemical formula C11H22O  
Physical form/odour White to slightly yellow liquid; Fruity, fatty aroma 
Solubility Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 100-102° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.447-1.453
Specific gravity 0.838-0.848
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1384.gif



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