Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
10-Undecenoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Undecyl-10-enic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
10-Undecenoic acid |
JECFA number |
331 |
CAS number |
112-38-9 |
FEMA number |
3247 |
COE number |
689 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and ether |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
275° |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.446-1.453 |
Specific gravity |
0.910 - 0.917 |
Other requirements |
Iodine value: 136-138 |
ID Test |
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