Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	9-Decen-2-one
Synonym(s)	methyl oct-7-enyl ketone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2016 (Session 82)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	dec-9-en-2-one
JECFA number	2216
CAS number	35194-30-0
FEMA number	4706
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	154.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless clear liquid / Pear, apple, green and fatty notes
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble
Solubility in ethanol	Very slightly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	206-207°
Assay min %	>95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.426-1.446
Specific gravity	0.834-0.854
Other requirements
ID Test	MS, IR, HNMR, CNMR
Spectrum