Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
gamma-Dodecalactone |
Synonym(s) |
Dodeca-1,4-lactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Dodecanolide;5-Octyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
235 |
CAS number |
148051 |
FEMA number |
2400 |
COE number |
2240 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
198.31 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, peach-like, pear-like odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
131° (1.5 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.451-1.456 |
Specific gravity |
0.933-0.938 |
Other requirements |
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