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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Decyl butyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Decyl butyrate
JECFA number 156
CAS number 1298317
FEMA number 2368
COE number 273
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 228.37
Chemical formula C14H28O2
Physical form/odour oily liquid with an ethereal, apricot odour
Solubility
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 270°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.4245-1.43977
Specific gravity 0.8617 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test IR
Spectrum