Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
gamma-Decalactone |
Synonym(s) |
4-Hydroxydecanoic acid lactone;Deca-1,4-lactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Decanolide;5-Hexyldihydro-2(3H)-furanone |
JECFA number |
231 |
CAS number |
706-14-9 |
FEMA number |
2360 |
COE number |
2230 |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a fruity, peach-like odour |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
281° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.447-1.451 |
Specific gravity |
0.950-0.955 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
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