Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	9-Decenal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	9-Decenal
JECFA number	1286
CAS number	39770-05-3
FEMA number	3912
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.139
Molecular weight	154.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; aroma of cooked meat
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	211° (760 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	5
Refractive index	1.438-1.442
Specific gravity	0.843-0.849
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR IR MS
Spectrum