Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2-Decanone
Synonym(s)	Methyl octyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	decan-2-one
JECFA number	2074
CAS number	693-54-9
FEMA number	4271
COE number	11055
FLAVIS number	07.150
Molecular weight	156.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Fatty peachy, aldehyde-like aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in fats and oils
Solubility in ethanol	Insoluble
Boiling point (°C)	210-212°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.421-1.431
Specific gravity	0.821-0.831 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR
Spectrum