Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
5&6-Decenoic acid (mixture) |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
5&6-Decenoic acid (mixture) |
JECFA number |
327 |
CAS number |
72881-27-7 |
FEMA number |
3742 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a bitter odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and fixed oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
58° |
Assay min % |
95% of 6:1 trans:cis isomer ratio |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.447-1.460 |
Specific gravity |
0.916-0.945 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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