Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
2,6-Dimethyloctanal |
Synonym(s) |
2,6-dimethyl octanoic aldehyde |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2,6-Dimethyloctanal |
JECFA number |
273 |
CAS number |
7779-07-9 |
FEMA number |
2390 |
COE number |
112 |
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Molecular weight |
156.26 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a powerful, sweet fruit odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
82-84° (15 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.426 (d-isomer) |
Specific gravity |
0.825 (20°, d-isomer) |
Other requirements |
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