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Flavouring	(2E,6E/Z,8E)-N-(2-Methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide
Synonym(s)	2E,6Z,8E-Decatrienoic acid N-isobutylamide;N-Isobutyldeca-trans-2,cis-6,trans-8-trienamide;(2E,6Z,8E)-N-(2-Methylpropyl)-2,6,8-decatrienamide;Spilanthol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2020 (Session 89)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(1Z,2E/6Z,8E)-N-(2-Methylpropyl)deca-2,6,8-trienimidic acid
JECFA number	2077
CAS number	504-48-3; 25394-57-4
FEMA number	4668
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Molecular weight	221.34
Chemical formula	C14H23NO
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless to yellowish brown oil or semisolid; sweet aroma with tingling sensation
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	140-160° (13.3 Pa)
Assay min %	95% (mixture of isomers)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.491-1.541
Specific gravity	0.945-0.947
Other requirements	Isomers: 73-80% (2E,6Z,8E); 15-18% (2E,6E,8E); 3-7% (2E,6Z,8Z); 1-2% (2Z,6Z,8E); 1-2% (2Z,6E,8E)
ID Test	MS IR
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