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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
gamma-Methyldecalactone |
| Synonym(s) |
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
4-Methyl-4-decanolide;5-Hexyldihydro-5-methyl-2(3H)-furanone |
| JECFA number |
250 |
| CAS number |
7011-83-8 |
| FEMA number |
3786 |
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| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
clear, colourless liquid with a jasmine odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
135° (0.5 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95.0% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.440-1.460 |
| Specific gravity |
0.930-0.950 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR |
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