Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	8-Ocimenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Piperitanate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,6-Dimethyl-2,5,7-octatrienyl acetate
JECFA number	1226
CAS number	197098-61-6
FEMA number	3886
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	194.28
Chemical formula	C12H18O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	70° (2.3 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96% (sum of isomers)
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.490-1.500
Specific gravity	0.937-0.947
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
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