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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring (E)-Tetradec-2-enal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E)-Tetradec-2-enal
JECFA number 1803
CAS number 51534-36-2
FEMA number 4209
COE number
FLAVIS number 05.179
Molecular weight 210.36
Chemical formula C14H26O
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Citrus aroma
Solubility Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 88-89° (0.2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.455-1.562
Specific gravity 0.833-0.841
Other requirements
ID Test MS
Spectrum