Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dodecyl lactate
Synonym(s)	Lactic acid, dodecyl ester;Lauryl lactate;Propanoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, dodecyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	dodecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
JECFA number	1948
CAS number	6283-92-7
FEMA number	4482
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	258.4
Chemical formula	C15H30O3
Physical form/odour	Pale yellow clear liquid; Faint fatty butter-like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	303-304°
Assay min %	88%
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	1.437-1.447
Specific gravity	0.910-0.925 (20°)
Other requirements	SC: 10% Dodecanol
ID Test	HNMR MS
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