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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
6,6-Myrtenyl formate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methyl formate
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| JECFA number |
983 |
| CAS number |
72928-52-0
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| FEMA number |
3405
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| COE number |
10858
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| FLAVIS number |
-
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| Molecular weight |
180.25 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H16O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Almost colourless liquid; powerful woody pine note with an oily undertone of the linseed type |
| Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents and oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
127-130° (40 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
96 |
| Acid value max |
1.0 |
| Refractive index |
1.477-1.483 |
| Specific gravity |
1.004-1.010 (20°) |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
NMR |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/983.gif
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