Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Ethyl 5-oxodecanoate |
Synonym(s) |
Decanoic acid, 5-oxo-, ethyl ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
ethyl 5-oxodecanoate |
JECFA number |
1961 |
CAS number |
93919-00-7 |
FEMA number |
4457 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
214.3 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O3 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless clear liquid; Strong rich fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
290-294° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.433-1.439 |
Specific gravity |
0.943-0.953 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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