Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-2-Decenoic acid
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Dec-2(cis)-enoic acid
JECFA number	1372
CAS number	334-49-6
FEMA number	3913
COE number
FLAVIS number	08.073
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Peach-orange, slightly waxy aroma
Solubility	Soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	161-162° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.456-1.466
Specific gravity	0.923-0.933
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum