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Flavouring	Ethyl trans-2-decenoate
Synonym(s)	-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Decenoic acid, ethyl ester
JECFA number	1814
CAS number	7367-88-6
FEMA number	3641
COE number	10577
FLAVIS number	09.283
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C₁₂H₂₂O₂
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Fatty-waxy aroma specific to over-ripe pear
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fats
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	133-135 (20 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95
Acid value max	1.0
Refractive index	1.440-1.450
Specific gravity	0.880-0.890 (20°)
Other requirements	-
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum	http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1814-hnmr.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1814-ir.gif http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1814-ms.gif

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