Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Citronellyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2004 (Session 63) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl formate |
JECFA number |
53 |
CAS number |
105-85-1 |
FEMA number |
2314 |
COE number |
345 |
FLAVIS number |
09.078 |
Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/strong, fruity, floral odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerin, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 80% alcohol remains in soln to 10 ml |
Boiling point (°C) |
235° |
Assay min % |
90.0% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.443-1.452 |
Specific gravity |
0.890-0.903 |
Other requirements |
SC: citronellol; Min assay includes formate esters of geraniol, nerol and rhodinol |
ID Test |
IR |
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