Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	12-Methyltridecanal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	12-Methyltridecanal
JECFA number	1229
CAS number	75853-49-5
FEMA number	4005
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.169
Molecular weight	212.38
Chemical formula	C14H281
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid; cooked or roasted aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in heptane
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	141-143° (4 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.445-1.455
Specific gravity	0.930-0.941
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR
Spectrum