Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Geranyl propionate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl propionate
JECFA number	62
CAS number	105-90-8
FEMA number	2517
COE number	409
FLAVIS number	09.128
Molecular weight	210.32
Chemical formula	C13H22O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid/rosy, fruity odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 4 ml 80% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	253°
Assay min %	92% (total esters)
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.456-1.464
Specific gravity	0.896-0.913
Other requirements	SC: geraniol, nerol
ID Test	IR
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