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Flavouring Tetrahydrolinalool
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 1998 (Session 51)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3,7-Dimethyloctan-3-ol
JECFA number 357
CAS number 78-69-3  
FEMA number 3060
COE number 77
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 158.28 
Chemical formula C10H22O  
Physical form/odour colourless liquid with a distinct floral odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 2 ml 70% alcohol 
Boiling point (°C) 97
Assay min % 98.0
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.431-1.435
Specific gravity 0.823-0.829
Other requirements -
ID Test IR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/357.gif



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