Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-yl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol acetate
JECFA number	1838
CAS number	19162-00-6
FEMA number	4177
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	183-184°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.420-1.429
Specific gravity	0.893-0.903
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum