Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-4-Dodecenal
Synonym(s)	cis-Dodec-4-en-1-al;Tangerinal
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	4(Z)-Dodecenal
JECFA number	1636
CAS number	21944-98-9
FEMA number	4036
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	182.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity, citrusy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats and non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	254°
Assay min %	94%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.443-1.449
Specific gravity	0.843-0.847
Other requirements	Also contains 3-4% dodecanal
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
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