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Flavouring Neryl isobutyrate
Synonym(s) 2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl isobutyrate
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl-2-methyl propionate
JECFA number 73
CAS number 2345-24-6
FEMA number 2775
COE number 299
FLAVIS number 09.424
Molecular weight 224.34
Chemical formula C14H24O2
Physical form/odour colourless liquid/sweet, rose odour
Solubility practically insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol 1 ml in 5 ml 80% alcohol
Boiling point (°C) 232°
Assay min % 92%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.451-1.460
Specific gravity 0.88-0.90 (d20/4)
Other requirements SC: nerol, geraniol
ID Test IR
Spectrum