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Flavouring Bornyl isovalerate (endo-)
Synonym(s) Bornyl 3-methylbutanoate
Bornyl iso-pentanoate
Bornyl iso-valerianate
Iso-Valeric acid, 2-bornyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,7,7-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-2-yl 3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 1393
CAS number 76-50-6  
FEMA number 2165
COE number -
FLAVIS number 09.456  
Molecular weight 238.37 
Chemical formula C15H26O2  
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Warm, herbaceous, slightly earthy-green aroma 
Solubility Soluble in oils, Insoluble in water 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 260°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.458-1.461
Specific gravity 0.944-0.947
Other requirements -
ID Test NMR
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/img/1393.gif



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