Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl 9-undecenoate |
Synonym(s) |
Methyl undecylenate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl undec-9-enoate |
JECFA number |
342 |
CAS number |
5760-50-9 |
FEMA number |
2750 |
COE number |
2101 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
198.31 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale straw-yellow, oily liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
247-248° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.435-1.441 |
Specific gravity |
0.886 (20°) |
Other requirements |
Melting point: 27.5° |
ID Test |
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