Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,E)-2,4-Decadien-1-ol
Synonym(s)	trans, trans-2,4-Decadienol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(2E,4E)-Deca-2,4-dienol
JECFA number	1189
CAS number	18409-21-7
FEMA number	3911
COE number
FLAVIS number	02.139
Molecular weight	154.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; oily, fatty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; Soluble in fat
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	112° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	92%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.485-1.495
Specific gravity	0.861-0.871
Other requirements	SC: (E,Z)-2,4-decadien-1-ol
ID Test	IR NMR
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