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Flavouring 2,4,7-Decatrienal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Deca-2,4,7-trienal
JECFA number 1786
CAS number 51325-37-2  
FEMA number 4089
COE number -
FLAVIS number 05.141  
Molecular weight 150.22 
Chemical formula C10H14O  
Physical form/odour Orange liquid; Green, citrusy aroma 
Solubility Practically insoluble or insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 232-234°
Assay min % 98% (sum of three isomers)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.538-1.544
Specific gravity 0.900-0.904
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1786-ir.gif



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