Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-) 3-Methyl-gamma-decalactone
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	5-Hexyldihydro-4-methylfuran-2(3H)-one
JECFA number	1158
CAS number	67663-01-8
FEMA number	3999
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.28
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Clear liquid; floral aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	110-115° (3.5 mm Hg)
Assay min %	94% (sum of cis and trans isomers)
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.446-1.452
Specific gravity	0.938-0.944
Other requirements	SC: heptan-1-ol
ID Test	NMR
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