Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Rhodinyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-yl acetate
JECFA number	60
CAS number	141-11-7
FEMA number	2981
COE number	223
FLAVIS number	09.033
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C11H22O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to slightly yellow liquid/light, fresh, rose-like odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol remains in soln to 10 ml
Boiling point (°C)	237°
Assay min %	87% (total esters)
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.450-1.458
Specific gravity	0.895-0.908
Other requirements	Angular Rotation: -2° to -6°; SC: rhodinol
ID Test	IR
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