Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	4-Decenoic Acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4-Decenoic acid
JECFA number	1287
CAS number	26303-90-2
FEMA number	3914
COE number
FLAVIS number	08.075
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; fruity aroma
Solubility	soluble in oil
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	97-98° (0.3 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	0.915-0.925
Specific gravity	1.140-1.160 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	CNMR HNMR IR MS
Spectrum