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| Flavouring |
1-Decanol |
| Synonym(s) |
Alcohol C-10;Decyl alcohol |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-Decanol |
| JECFA number |
103 |
| CAS number |
112-30-1 |
| FEMA number |
2365 |
| COE number |
73 |
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| Molecular weight |
158.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C10H22O |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/floral, waxy, fruity odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, ether, mineral oil, propylene glycol, most fixed oils; Insoluble in glycerin, water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 60% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
233° |
| Assay min % |
98.0% |
| Acid value max |
1 |
| Refractive index |
1.435-1.439 |
| Specific gravity |
0.826-0.831 |
| Other requirements |
Solidification Pt.: > 5° |
| ID Test |
IR |
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