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Flavouring	Tuberose lactone
Synonym(s)	(Z,Z)-6,9-Dodecadien-4-olide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Dihydro-5-((Z,Z)octa-2,5-dienyl)-2(3H)-furanone
JECFA number	1160
CAS number	153175-57-6
FEMA number	4067
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	194.28
Chemical formula	C12H18O2
Physical form/odour	Light yellow liquid; slight herbaceous aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in propylene glycol and ethyl acetate
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	257°
Assay min %	45%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.449-1.455 (15°)
Specific gravity	0.930-0.938 (15º)
Other requirements	SC: gamma-Dodecalactone, dihydro-5-(2(Z)-octenyl)-2(3H)-furanone
ID Test	HNMR IR
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