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Flavouring |
Ethyl linalyl ether |
Synonym(s) |
3,7-dimethyl octa-1,6-dien-3-yl ethyl ether;3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl ethyl ether;3-ethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadiene;linalool ethyl ether |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2012 (Session 76) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3-Ethoxy-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-diene |
JECFA number |
2134 |
CAS number |
72845-33-1 |
FEMA number |
4591 |
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Molecular weight |
182.3 |
Chemical formula |
C12H22O |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; pleasant floral aroma |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble to insoluble in water; soluble in DMSO |
Solubility in ethanol |
Sparingly soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
227-228º |
Assay min % |
98% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.444-1.447 |
Specific gravity |
0.829-0.832 (20°) |
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