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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 6-Undecanone
Synonym(s) Undecan-6-one;Diamyl ketone;Dipentyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation 2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6-Undecanone
JECFA number 1155
CAS number 927-49-1
FEMA number 4022
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 170.3
Chemical formula C11H22O
Physical form/odour Colourless white liquid
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in fats and non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C) 228°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.424-1.430
Specific gravity 0.826-0.836
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