Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	1-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-decan-3-one
Synonym(s)	Paradol;[6]-Gingerone;3-Decanone, 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-;Heptyl 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenethyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)decan-3-one
JECFA number	2021
CAS number	27113-22-0
FEMA number	4665
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	278.39
Chemical formula	C17H26O3
Physical form/odour	White powder; Spicy herbal aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 32-33°
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
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