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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring 10-Undecenal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name Undec-10-en-1-al
JECFA number 330
CAS number 112-45-8
FEMA number 3095
COE number 122
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight 168.28
Chemical formula C11H20O
Physical form/odour colourless to light yellow liquid with a fatty, rose-like odour on dilution
Solubility soluble in propylene glycol and most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol and water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 235°
Assay min % 90% (min 97% total decenals)
Acid value max 6
Refractive index 1.441-1.447
Specific gravity 0.840-0.850
Other requirements
ID Test IR
Spectrum