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Flavouring cis-4-Decenol
Synonym(s) (Z)-4-Decen-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 4(Z)-Decenol
JECFA number 1633
CAS number 57074-37-0  
FEMA number 4349
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 156.27 
Chemical formula C10H20O  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Waxy, fruity aroma 
Solubility Soluble in diethyl ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol and most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol and water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 234-236°
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.449-1.455
Specific gravity 0.844-0.850
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1633-ms.gif



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