Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
4-Methylnonanoic acid |
Synonym(s) |
Isodecanoic acid |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
1998 (Session 51) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
4-Methylnonanoic acid |
JECFA number |
274 |
CAS number |
45019-28-1 |
FEMA number |
3574 |
COE number |
11925 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
172.26 |
Chemical formula |
C10H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid with a costus, animal odour |
Solubility |
insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
292-293° |
Assay min % |
98.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.433-1.44 |
Specific gravity |
0.900-0.909 (20°/20°) |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
IR |
Spectrum |
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