Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Methyl linoleate & Methyl linolenate (mixture) |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
Methyl octadeca-9,12-dienoate and methyl octadeca-9,12,15-trienoate |
JECFA number |
346 |
CAS number |
301-00-8 |
FEMA number |
3411 |
COE number |
714 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
292.47 |
Chemical formula |
C19H32O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
182° (3 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
60% (sum of methyl linoleate and linolenate) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.459-1.466 |
Specific gravity |
0.883-0.893 (20°) |
Other requirements |
SC: methyl stearate, methyl oleate, methyl palmitate |
ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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