Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
delta-Decalactone |
Synonym(s) |
Deca-1,5-lactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5-Decanolide;6-Pentyltetrahydro-2-pyrone |
JECFA number |
232 |
CAS number |
705-86-2 |
FEMA number |
2361 |
COE number |
621 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a coconut-fruity odour, butter-like on dilution |
Solubility |
very soluble in alcohol and propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
281° |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
5 |
Refractive index |
1.456-1.459 |
Specific gravity |
0.964-0.971 |
Other requirements |
Saponfication Value: 323 to 333 |
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