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Flavouring Neryl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) 2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl isobutyrate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl-2-methyl propionate
JECFA number 73
CAS number 2345-24-6  
FEMA number 2775
COE number 299
FLAVIS number 09.424  
Molecular weight 224.34 
Chemical formula C14H24O2  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid/sweet, rose odour 
Solubility practically insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 5 ml 80% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 232ยบ
Assay min % 92
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.451-1.460
Specific gravity 0.88-0.90 (d20/4)
Other requirements SC: nerol, geraniol
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/73.gif



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