Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
3-Decanol |
Synonym(s) |
Ethyl heptyl carbinol |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Decan-3-ol |
JECFA number |
295 |
CAS number |
1565-81-7 |
FEMA number |
3605 |
COE number |
10194 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
158.29 |
Chemical formula |
C10H22O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a floral odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
211° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.435-1.439 |
Specific gravity |
0.826-0.832 |
Other requirements |
Solidification Point: 5° |
ID Test |
IR |
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