Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Lauryl alcohol |
Synonym(s) |
Alcohol C-12 |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
1-Dodecanol |
JECFA number |
109 |
CAS number |
112-53-8 |
FEMA number |
2617 |
COE number |
56 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
186.34 |
Chemical formula |
C12H26O |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid above 21°, fatty odour |
Solubility |
soluble in most fixed oils, propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerin, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 70% alcohol; remains clear to 10 ml |
Boiling point (°C) |
259° |
Assay min % |
97.0% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.440-1.444 |
Specific gravity |
0.830-0.836 |
Other requirements |
Solidification Pt.: > 21° |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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