Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Decanoic acid
Synonym(s)	Capric acid
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	Decanoic acid
JECFA number	105
CAS number	334-48-5
FEMA number	2364
COE number	11
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	172.27
Chemical formula	C10H20O2
Physical form/odour	white crystals/unpleasant, rancid odour
Solubility	soluble in most organic solvents; practically insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	268°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	320-329
Refractive index
Specific gravity
Other requirements	Heavy Metals: < 10 mg/kg; Iodine Value: < 0.6; Res. on Ignition: < 0.1%; Saponification Value: 320-331; Solidification Pt.: 27° to 32°; Unsaponifiable Matter: < 0.2%; Water: < 0.2%
ID Test	IR
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