Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Decanone |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl heptyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3-Decanone |
JECFA number |
1118 |
CAS number |
928-80-3 |
FEMA number |
3966 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
156.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; citrus, orange, floral, slightly fatty odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
Boiling point (°C) |
204-205° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.421-1.427 |
Specific gravity |
0.820-0.830 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
NMR |
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