Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-) (E,Z)-5-(2,2-Dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
Synonym(s)	Acitral
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	(+/-)(E,Z)-5-(2,2-Dimethylcyclopropyl)-3-methyl-2-pentenal
JECFA number	1817
CAS number	877-60-1
FEMA number	4105
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	166.27
Chemical formula	C11H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	234-237°
Assay min %	90% (E-isomer 45-48% E and Z-isomer 43-45%)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.495-1.501
Specific gravity	0.874-0.878
Other requirements	SC: Citral (<10%)
ID Test	HNMR
Spectrum