Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl (E)-2-(Z)-4-decadienoate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl (E,Z)-2,4-decadienoate |
JECFA number |
1191 |
CAS number |
4493-42-9 |
FEMA number |
3859 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.639 |
Molecular weight |
182.26 |
Chemical formula |
C11H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear, yellowish liquid; light fatty note |
Solubility |
not soluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
67° (0.8 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
93% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.488-1.494 |
Specific gravity |
0.917-0.923 |
Other requirements |
SC: (E,E) methyl 2,4-decadienoate |
ID Test |
IR NMR |
Spectrum |
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