Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-trans-4-cis-7-cis-Tridecatrienal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E,4Z,7Z)-Trideca-2,4,7-trienal
JECFA number	1198
CAS number	13552-96-0
FEMA number	3638
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.064
Molecular weight	192.3
Chemical formula	C13H20O
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid; fatty aroma with light fruity undertones
Solubility	Soluble in fat; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	138° (0.3 mm Hg)
Assay min %	71%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.472-1.478
Specific gravity	0.801-0.809
Other requirements	SC: 4-cis-7-cis-tridecadienol, 3-cis-7-cis-tridecadienol, 2-trans-7-cis-tridecadienal, 2-trans-4-trans-7-cis-tridecatrienal
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum