Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
gamma-Methyldecalactone |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Methyl-4-decanolide;5-Hexyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
250 |
CAS number |
7011-83-8 |
FEMA number |
3786 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
clear, colourless liquid with a jasmine odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
135° (0.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.440-1.460 |
Specific gravity |
0.930-0.950 |
Other requirements |
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