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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Citronelloxyacetaldehyde
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation 2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 6,10-Dimethyl-3-oxa-9-undecenal
JECFA number 592
CAS number 7492-67-3
FEMA number 2310
COE number 2012
FLAVIS number 05.079
Molecular weight 198.31
Chemical formula C12H22O2
Physical form/odour colourless viscous liquid with strong floral odour
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C) 239°; 130° (12 mm Hg)
Assay min % 75%
Acid value max
Refractive index 1.461-1.471
Specific gravity 0.922 (20°)
Other requirements SC: geranyloxyacetaldehyde, citronellol
ID Test MS
Spectrum