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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2,4-Undecadienal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,4E)-Undeca-2,4-dienal
JECFA number 1195
CAS number 13162-46-4
FEMA number 3422
COE number
FLAVIS number 05.196
Molecular weight 166.26
Chemical formula C11H18O
Physical form/odour colourless oily liquid; very powerful oily-caramellic, "baked spicy" aroma with citrusy undertones
Solubility Soluble in oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 129° (13 mm Hg)
Assay min % 99
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.500-1.505
Specific gravity 0.896-0.906
Other requirements
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