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Flavouring Linalyl hexanoate
Synonym(s) 3,7-Dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl hexanoate
Linalyl caproate
Linalyl capronate
Linalyl hexoate
Linalyl hexylate
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,5-Dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl hexanoate
JECFA number 364
CAS number 7779-23-9  
FEMA number 2643
COE number 318
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 252.4 
Chemical formula C16H28O2  
Physical form/odour colourless, oily liquid 
Solubility insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 252
Assay min % 96.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.451-1.460
Specific gravity 0.886-0.892 (20°)
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/364.gif



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