Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Geranyl butyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl butanoate |
JECFA number |
66 |
CAS number |
106-29-6 |
FEMA number |
2512 |
COE number |
274 |
FLAVIS number |
09.048 |
Molecular weight |
224.34 |
Chemical formula |
C14H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow liquid/fruity, rose-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 6 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
243° |
Assay min % |
92% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.455-1.462 |
Specific gravity |
0.889-0.904 |
Other requirements |
SC: geraniol, nerol |
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