Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Lauric acid |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Dodecanoic acid |
JECFA number |
111 |
CAS number |
143-07-7 |
FEMA number |
2614 |
COE number |
12 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
200.32 |
Chemical formula |
C12H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
white or faintly yellowish crystalline solid |
Solubility |
practically insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
NA |
Assay min % |
90% |
Acid value max |
252-287 |
Refractive index |
NA |
Specific gravity |
NA |
Other requirements |
Saponification Value: 253 to 287; Solidification Pt.: 26° to 44°; Unsaponifiable Matter: < 0.3%; Water: < 0.2%; SC: Myristic acid; Decanoic acid; Palmitic acid |
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