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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"
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Analytical Methods (Volume 4)
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Flavouring
3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal
Synonym(s)
Farnesal;Farnesone
Latest JECFA evaluation
2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification
Full
Information required
Chemical name
3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal
JECFA number
1228
CAS number
19317-11-4
FEMA number
4019
COE number
FLAVIS number
05.148
Molecular weight
220.36
Chemical formula
C15H24O
Physical form/odour
Clear yellow liquid; floral or minty aroma
Solubility
Insoluble in water; 50% soluble in heptane, triacetin
Solubility in ethanol
soluble
Boiling point (°C)
198-201° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %
99% (mixture of 4 isomers)
Acid value max
3
Refractive index
1.494-1.504
Specific gravity
0.890-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test
HNMR IR MS
Spectrum