Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2-Decanone |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl octyl ketone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
decan-2-one |
JECFA number |
2074 |
CAS number |
693-54-9 |
FEMA number |
4271 |
COE number |
11055 |
FLAVIS number |
07.150 |
Molecular weight |
156.27 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O |
Physical form/odour |
Liquid; Fatty peachy, aldehyde-like aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in fats and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Insoluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
210-212° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.421-1.431 |
Specific gravity |
0.821-0.831 (20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
CNMR HNMR |
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