Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Methyl 9-undecenoate
Synonym(s)	Methyl undecylenate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Methyl undec-9-enoate
JECFA number	342
CAS number	5760-50-9
FEMA number	2750
COE number	2101
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale straw-yellow, oily liquid
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	247-248°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.435-1.441
Specific gravity	0.886 (20°)
Other requirements	Melting point: 27.5°
ID Test	IR
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