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Flavouring	(Z)-4-Dodecenal
Synonym(s)	cis-Dodec-4-en-1-al Tangerinal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	4(Z)-Dodecenal
JECFA number	1636
CAS number	21944-98-9
FEMA number	4036
COE number	-
FLAVIS number	-
Molecular weight	182.31
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₂₂O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity, citrusy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	254°
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max	-
Refractive index	1.443-1.449
Specific gravity	0.843-0.847
Other requirements	Also contains 3-4% dodecanal
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1636-cnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1636-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1636-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1636-ms.gif

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