Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Hydroxycitronellal dimethyl acetal
Synonym(s)	1,1-Dimethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-7-octanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	1999 (Session 53)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	8,8-Dimethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-2-octanol
JECFA number	612
CAS number	141-92-4
FEMA number	2585
COE number	45
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	218.34
Chemical formula	C12H26O3
Physical form/odour	colourless, slightly oily liquid with delicate green floral taste and floral odour
Solubility	insoluble in water and glycerol; slightly soluble in alcohol; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 2 ml 50% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	252°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.441-1.444
Specific gravity	0.925-0.930
Other requirements	Aldehyde content max. 3% (as hydroxycitronellal)
ID Test	IR
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