Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Tetradec-2-enal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-Tetradec-2-enal
JECFA number	1803
CAS number	51534-36-2
FEMA number	4209
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.179
Molecular weight	210.36
Chemical formula	C14H26O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Citrus aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	88-89° (0.2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.455-1.562
Specific gravity	0.833-0.841
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum