Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Citronelloxyacetaldehyde |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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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 |
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Boiling point (°C) |
239°; 130° (12 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
75% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.461-1.471 |
Specific gravity |
0.922 (20°) |
Other requirements |
SC: geranyloxyacetaldehyde, citronellol |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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