Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis-4-Decenol
Synonym(s)	(Z)-4-Decen-1-ol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4(Z)-Decenol
JECFA number	1633
CAS number	57074-37-0
FEMA number	4349
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	156.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Waxy, fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in diethyl ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol and most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol and water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	234-236°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.449-1.455
Specific gravity	0.844-0.850
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum