Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Linalyl propionate |
Synonym(s) |
3,7-Dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl propionate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
1,5-Dimethyl-1-ethenylhex-4-enyl propionate |
JECFA number |
360 |
CAS number |
144-39-8 |
FEMA number |
2645 |
COE number |
411 |
FLAVIS number |
09.130 |
Molecular weight |
210.32 |
Chemical formula |
C13H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless or almost colourless liquid with a fresh, floral, sweet, fruity, pear-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol and most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerol |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 7 ml 70% alcohol; 1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
226° |
Assay min % |
92% |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.449-1.454 |
Specific gravity |
0.893-0.902 |
Other requirements |
Optical rotation: -1° to +1°; 2-5% linalool |
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