Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Mixture of 6-(5-Decenoyloxy)decenoic acid and 6-(6-Decenoyloxy)decenoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Mixture of 6-(dec-5-enoyloxy)decanoic acid and 6-(dec-6-enoyloxy)decanoic acid
JECFA number	1977
CAS number	85392-05-8;85392-06-9
FEMA number	4442
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	340.5
Chemical formula	C20H36O4
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Heavy fatty fruity aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	460-465°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.455-1.462
Specific gravity	0.936-0.948 (20°)
Other requirements	Mixture: 46% 6-(5-Decenoyloxy)decenoic acid; 54% 6-(6-Decenoyloxy)decenoic acid
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum