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Flavouring Dodecanal dimethyl acetal
Synonym(s) Dodecanal dimethyl acetal
Lauryl aldehyde dimethyl acetal
1,1'-bis(Methoxy)dodecane
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,1-Dimethoxy-odecane
JECFA number 1746
CAS number 14620-52-1  
FEMA number 4366
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 230.39 
Chemical formula C14H30O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Fatty, citrus-like aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 268-269°
Assay min % 98%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.428-1.434
Specific gravity 0.847-0.853
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1746-ms.gif



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