Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Hexyl decanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Hexyl caprate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Hexyl decanoate |
JECFA number |
1874 |
CAS number |
10448-26-7 |
FEMA number |
4342 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
256.42 |
Chemical formula |
C16H32O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; Fresh green aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
305-306° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.432-1.438 |
Specific gravity |
0.857-0.863 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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