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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Propyl 2,4-decadienoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Propyl 2,4-decadienoate
JECFA number 1194
CAS number 84788-08-9
FEMA number 3648
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.840
Molecular weight 210.32
Chemical formula C13H22O2
Physical form/odour colourless to light pale yellow liquid; Bartlett pear aroma
Solubility Soluble in fat; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 110° (0.4 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95% (sum of isomers)
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.468-1.475
Specific gravity 0.913-0.919
Other requirements
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