Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Butyl 2-decenoate
Synonym(s)	Butyl decylenate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Butyl dec-3-enoate
JECFA number	1348
CAS number	7492-45-7
FEMA number	2194
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.235
Molecular weight	226.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Powerful, fatty, fruity aroma
Solubility	Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	119-120° (20 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.444-1.451
Specific gravity	0.877-0.883
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum