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Flavouring Bornyl butyrate
Synonym(s) Bornyl butanoate
Butyric acid, 2-bornyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,7,7-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)heptan-2-yl butanoate
JECFA number 1412
CAS number 13109-70-1  
FEMA number 3907
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.319  
Molecular weight 224.34 
Chemical formula C14H24O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Herbaceous aroma 
Solubility Soluble in oils; Slightly soluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 247°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.462-1.469
Specific gravity 0.981-0.991
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1412.gif



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