Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	p-Tolylacetaldehyde
Synonym(s)	Syringa aldehyde;p-Methylphenylacetaldehyde
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(4-Methylpentyl)acetaldehyde
JECFA number	1023
CAS number	104-09-6
FEMA number	3071
COE number	130
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	134.18
Chemical formula	C9H10O
Physical form/odour	Colourless oily liquid; powerful, refreshing, green-fruity, forest like, sweet floral odour
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	210°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	10
Refractive index	1.530-1.549
Specific gravity	1.010-1.016
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum