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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring trans,trans-2,4-Dodecadienal
Synonym(s) 4-Ethylsyringol
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name (2E,4E)-Dodeca-2,4-dienal
JECFA number 1196
CAS number 21662-16-8
FEMA number 3670
COE number
FLAVIS number 05.125
Molecular weight 180.28
Chemical formula C12H20O
Physical form/odour Oily liquid; light, faint spicy aroma
Solubility Slightly soluble in water; miscible in oils
Solubility in ethanol soluble
Boiling point (°C) 130° (6 mm Hg)
Assay min % 85
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.470-1.476
Specific gravity 0.983-0.989
Other requirements SC: (E,Z)-2,4-dodecadienal
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