Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	5-Oxodecanoic acid
Synonym(s)	Decanoic acid, 5-oxo-
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5-oxodecanoic acid
JECFA number	1960
CAS number	624-01-1
FEMA number	4456
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	186.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O3
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless to yellow solid; Rich creamy peach-like aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	99%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 53-57°
ID Test	IR MS
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