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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Dodecenal
Synonym(s) n-Dodecen-2-al;3-Nonyl acrolein;2-Dodecen-1-al
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-Dodecenal
JECFA number 1350
CAS number 4826-62-4
FEMA number 2402
COE number
FLAVIS number 05.037
Molecular weight 182.31
Chemical formula C12H22O
Physical form/odour Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Fatty, citus-like aroma
Solubility Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 272°
Assay min % 93% (sum of cis/trans isomers)
Acid value max 10
Refractive index 1.454-1.460
Specific gravity 0.839-0.849
Other requirements SC: 2-Dodecenoic acid
ID Test IR
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