Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Citronellyl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl propionate |
JECFA number |
61 |
CAS number |
141-14-0 |
FEMA number |
2316 |
COE number |
410 |
FLAVIS number |
09.129 |
Molecular weight |
212.33 |
Chemical formula |
C13H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/fruity-rosy odour |
Solubility |
miscible with alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 4 ml 80% alcohol gives clear soln |
Boiling point (°C) |
242° |
Assay min % |
90% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.443-1.449 |
Specific gravity |
0.877-0.886 |
Other requirements |
SC: citronellol |
ID Test |
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