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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
4,5-Epoxy-(E)-2-decenal |
| Synonym(s) |
3-(3-Pentyloxiran-2-yl) prop-(E)-2-enal |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2005 (Session 65) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4,5-Epoxydec-2(trans)-enal |
| JECFA number |
1570 |
| CAS number |
188590-62-7 |
| FEMA number |
4037 |
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| FLAVIS number |
16.071 |
| Molecular weight |
168.23 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H16O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
Clear liquid; Floral, fruity aroma |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
80-83° (0.65 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
87% (trans isomer) |
| Acid value max |
3 |
| Refractive index |
1.472-1.478 |
| Specific gravity |
0.943-0.949 |
| Other requirements |
SC: cis isomer |
| ID Test |
NMR IR |
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