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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)cyclopentanone |
| Synonym(s) |
Decenylcyclopentanone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
2-(3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl)cyclopentanone |
| JECFA number |
1117 |
| CAS number |
68133-79-9 |
| FEMA number |
3829 |
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| Molecular weight |
220.35 |
| Chemical formula |
C15H24O |
| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; long lasting apricot fruity note |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in fats |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
130° (3 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95% |
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| Refractive index |
1.482-1.489 |
| Specific gravity |
0.911-0.916 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
MS NMR |
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