Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Dodecyl propionate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Dodecyl propionate
JECFA number	1876
CAS number	6221-93-8
FEMA number	4338
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	242.4
Chemical formula	C15H30O2
Physical form/odour	Liquid; Slightly fruity light aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	283-284°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.432-1.436
Specific gravity	0.860-0.866 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum