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Flavouring	Undecanal
Synonym(s)	Aldehyde C-11 undecyclic;n-Undecyl aldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Undecanal
JECFA number	107
CAS number	112-44-7
FEMA number	3092
COE number	121
FLAVIS number	05.034
Molecular weight	170.3
Chemical formula	C11H22O
Physical form/odour	colourless to slightly yellow liquid/sweet, fatty, floral odour
Solubility	soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol, water
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 5 ml of 70% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	223°
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max	10
Refractive index	1.430-1.435
Specific gravity	0.825-0.832
Other requirements	SC: 2-methyldecanal
ID Test	IR
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