Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	alpha-Isomethylionyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-enyl)but-3-en-2-yl acetate
JECFA number	1410
CAS number	68555-61-3
FEMA number	3845
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	250.38
Chemical formula	C16H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Vetivert-violet aroma
Solubility	Soluble in hexane; Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	90° (1 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.465-1.475
Specific gravity	0.925-0.935
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum