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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
Geranyl acetate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate
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| JECFA number |
58 |
| CAS number |
105-87-3
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| FEMA number |
2509
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| COE number |
201
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
196.29 |
| Chemical formula |
C12H20O2
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| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid with a floral odour |
| Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerine, water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 9 ml 70% alcohol |
| Boiling point (°C) |
240-245 |
| Assay min % |
90 (by ester determination) |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.458-1.464 |
| Specific gravity |
0.900-0.914 |
| Other requirements |
(equivalence factor for assay = 98.15) |
| ID Test |
IR |
| Spectrum |
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