Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Decanoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Capric acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Decanoic acid |
JECFA number |
105 |
CAS number |
334-48-5 |
FEMA number |
2364 |
COE number |
11 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
white crystals/unpleasant, rancid odour |
Solubility |
soluble in most organic solvents; practically insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
268° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
320-329 |
Refractive index |
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Specific gravity |
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Other requirements |
Heavy Metals: < 10 mg/kg; Iodine Value: < 0.6; Res. on Ignition: < 0.1%; Saponification Value: 320-331; Solidification Pt.: 27° to 32°; Unsaponifiable Matter: < 0.2%; Water: < 0.2% |
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