Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	cis- and trans-1-Methoxy-1-decene
Synonym(s)	1-Methoxy-1-decene
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	1-Decene, 1-methoxy-
JECFA number	1802
CAS number	79930-37-3
FEMA number	4161
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	170.29
Chemical formula	C11H22O
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Fruity floral aroma
Solubility	Soluble in non-polar solvents; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	89-90° (9 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98% (Z-isomer 40-48%; E-isomer 52-60%)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.430-1.438 (25°)
Specific gravity	0.807-0.817
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum