Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Neryl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
1997 (Session 49) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl propanoate |
JECFA number |
63 |
CAS number |
105-91-9 |
FEMA number |
2777 |
COE number |
509 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
210.31 |
Chemical formula |
C13H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless, oily liquid/ether, fruity, jasmine, rose odour |
Solubility |
very slightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 15 ml 70% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
233° |
Assay min % |
95.0% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.45-1.47 |
Specific gravity |
0.89-0.91 (d20/4) |
Other requirements |
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