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Flavouring 2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s) -
Latest JECFA evaluation 2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-(1,5-Dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number 1740
CAS number 74094-63-6  
FEMA number 4382
COE number -
FLAVIS number -
Molecular weight 198.31 
Chemical formula C12H22O2  
Physical form/odour Clear, colourless liquid; Strong, green, citrusy aroma 
Solubility Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents 
Solubility in ethanol Soluble 
Boiling point (°C) 243-244°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.447-1.453
Specific gravity 0.910-0.916
Other requirements -
ID Test MS
Spectrum http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa68/1740-ms.gif



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