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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Analytical Methods (Volume 4)
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Flavouring
(Z)-4-Dodecenal
Synonym(s)
cis-Dodec-4-en-1-al;Tangerinal
Latest JECFA evaluation
2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
4(Z)-Dodecenal
JECFA number
1636
CAS number
21944-98-9
FEMA number
4036
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight
182.31
Chemical formula
C12H22O
Physical form/odour
Colourless liquid; Fruity, citrusy aroma
Solubility
Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Soluble
Boiling point (°C)
254°
Assay min %
94%
Acid value max
Refractive index
1.443-1.449
Specific gravity
0.843-0.847
Other requirements
Also contains 3-4% dodecanal
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