Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
epsilon-Decalactone |
Synonym(s) |
Deca-1,6-lactone |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
6-Decanolide;7-Butyl-2-oxooxacycloheptane |
JECFA number |
241 |
CAS number |
5579-78-2 |
FEMA number |
3613 |
COE number |
11834 |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid |
Solubility |
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Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
117° (3 mmHg) |
Assay min % |
99% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.458-1.463 |
Specific gravity |
0.976 |
Other requirements |
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