Hydrogenated polydec-1-ene

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| CASNo = 68037-01-4

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| Formula = C_10nH_20n+2, where n = 3-6

| MolarMass = 550 g/mol (average)

| Appearance = Colorless viscous liquid

| Odor = Odorless

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Hydrogenated poly-1-decene is a colourless glazing agent. It is "a mixture of isoparaffinic molecules of known structure, prepared by hydrogenation of mixtures of tri-, tetra- penta- and hexa-1-decenes".{{cite web |title=Hydrogenated poly-1-decene Prepared at the 49th JECFA (1997) |url=http://www.fao.org/docrep/w6355e/w6355e0h.htm |publisher=FAO}} It was reviewed in 2001 by the Scientific Committee on Food of the DG Health. It was "proposed as a substitute for white mineral oil. The food additive applications include those of glazing agent for confectionery and dried fruit, and processing aid uses as a lubricant and release agent, especially in bread baking using tins. It has been permitted for use in Finland, and a “Case of Need” has been accepted in the United

Kingdom."{{cite web |title=Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on hydrogenated poly-1-decene (expressed on 11 July 2001) |url=https://ec.europa.eu/food/sites/food/files/safety/docs/sci-com_scf_out95_en.pdf |publisher=EUROPEAN COMMISSION HEALTH & CONSUMER PROTECTION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL Scientific Committee on Food}} The substance is a mix of inert saturated hydrocarbons, which are not easily metabolised.