Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	gamma-Octadecalactone
Synonym(s)	Octadecanoic acid, 4-hydroxy-, gamma-lactone;2(3H)-Furanone, dihydro-5-tetradecyl-;gamma-Stearolactone;4-Octadecanolide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2010 (Session 73)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	5-tetradecyldihydrofuran-2(3H)-one
JECFA number	1998
CAS number	502-26-1
FEMA number	4446
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FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	282.46
Chemical formula	C18H34O2C18H34O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Very weak waxy fatty aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble or insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	10
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	m.p. = 36-40°
ID Test	MS
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