Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Citronellyl anthranilate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2005 (Session 65)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7-Dimethyloct-6-enyl 2-aminobenzoate
JECFA number	1539
CAS number	68555-57-7
FEMA number	4086
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	275.4
Chemical formula	C17H25O2N
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Rose, fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	160° (0.1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.531-1.537
Specific gravity	1.001-1.007
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum