Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
(E)-Geranyl tiglate |
Synonym(s) |
Tiglic acid, geraniol ester |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
2-Methyl- (2E)-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester |
JECFA number |
1822 |
CAS number |
7785-33-3 |
FEMA number |
4044 |
COE number |
11829 |
FLAVIS number |
09.383 |
Molecular weight |
236.39 |
Chemical formula |
C15H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Very pale yellow liquid; Floral aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
271-272° |
Assay min % |
96% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.477-1.484 |
Specific gravity |
0.920-0.930 (20°) |
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