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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Geranyl isovalerate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl-3-methylbutanoate
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| JECFA number |
75 |
| CAS number |
109-20-6
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| FEMA number |
2518
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| COE number |
448
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
238.37 |
| Chemical formula |
C15H26O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid/rose odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
- |
| Boiling point (°C) |
279° |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.454-1.470 |
| Specific gravity |
0.878-0.899 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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