Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-Geranyl 2-methylbutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 2-methylbutanoic acid |
JECFA number |
1820 |
CAS number |
68705-63-5 |
FEMA number |
4122 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
09.382 |
Molecular weight |
238.37 |
Chemical formula |
C15H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless liquid; Fruity rosy aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
312-313° |
Assay min % |
95% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.439-1.443 |
Specific gravity |
0.897-0.903 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
MS |
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