Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,4,7-Decatrienal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Deca-2,4,7-trienal
JECFA number	1786
CAS number	51325-37-2
FEMA number	4089
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.141
Molecular weight	150.22
Chemical formula	C10H14O
Physical form/odour	Orange liquid; Green, citrusy aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	232-234°
Assay min %	98% (sum of three isomers)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.538-1.544
Specific gravity	0.900-0.904
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum