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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 2-Undecen-1-ol
Synonym(s) 2-Undecenol;1-Hydroxy-2-undecene
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undec-2-en-1-ol
JECFA number 1384
CAS number 37617-03-1
FEMA number 4068
COE number
FLAVIS number 02.210
Molecular weight 170.3
Chemical formula C11H22O
Physical form/odour White to slightly yellow liquid; Fruity, fatty aroma
Solubility Soluble in most fixed oils; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 100-102° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min % 95%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.447-1.453
Specific gravity 0.838-0.848
Other requirements
ID Test IR
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