Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-4-Decenyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(Z)-4-Decenyl acetate
JECFA number	1288
CAS number	67452-27-1
FEMA number	3967
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	198.3
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; spicy, floral aroma
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	60° (0.05 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.438-1.440
Specific gravity	0.878-0.888
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum