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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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| Flavouring |
(E)-Citronellyl 2-methylbut-2-enoate |
| Synonym(s) |
-
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| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69)
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| Status of specification |
Full |
| Chemical name |
2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester
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| JECFA number |
1823 |
| CAS number |
24717-85-9
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| FEMA number |
4295
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| COE number |
-
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| FLAVIS number |
09.340
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| Molecular weight |
238.37 |
| Chemical formula |
C15H26O2
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| Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Winey rosy aroma |
| Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
| Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
| Boiling point (°C) |
143-145 (7 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
95 |
| Acid value max |
- |
| Refractive index |
1.460-1.470 |
| Specific gravity |
0.901-0.911 |
| Other requirements |
- |
| ID Test |
MS |
| Spectrum |
http://www.fao.org/ag/agn/jecfa-flav/img/jecfa69/1823-ms.gif
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