Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Hexadecyl lactate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	hexadecyl 2-hydroxypropanoate
JECFA number	1950
CAS number	35274-05-6
FEMA number	4483
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	314.5
Chemical formula	C19H38O3
Physical form/odour	White solid; Faint fatty butter-like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	88%
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	SC: 15% Hexadecanol; m.p. = 35-44°
ID Test	MS
Spectrum