Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Ethyl 5-hydroxydecanoate
Synonym(s)	5-Hydroxydecanoic acid ethyl ester;Decanoic acid, 5-hydroxy-, ethyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	ethyl 5-hydroxydecanoate
JECFA number	1962
CAS number	75587-06-3
FEMA number	4444
COE number
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Molecular weight	216.32
Chemical formula	C12H24O3
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid; Sweet fatty peach-like aroma
Solubility	Very slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	280-299°
Assay min %	56%
Acid value max	10
Refractive index	1.442-1.452
Specific gravity	0.945-0.956 (20°)
Other requirements	SC: 40-42% delta-Decalactone
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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