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Flavouring Rhodinyl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-yl-2-methyl propanoate
JECFA number 74
CAS number 1338-23-8  
FEMA number 2983
COE number 297
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 226.36 
Chemical formula C14H26O2  
Physical form/odour colourless to pale yellow oily liquid with a fruity, floral odour 
Solubility soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol -
Boiling point (°C) 260
Assay min % 95 (by ester determination)
Acid value max -
Refractive index 1.448-1.453
Specific gravity 0.881-0.891 (d20/4)
Other requirements (equivalence factor for assay = 113.18)
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/74.gif



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