Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,6-Dimethyl-5-heptenal propyleneglycol acetal
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-(1,5-Dimethyl-4-hexenyl)-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane
JECFA number	1740
CAS number	74094-63-6
FEMA number	4382
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	198.31
Chemical formula	C12H22O2
Physical form/odour	Clear, colourless liquid; Strong, green, citrusy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	243-244°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.447-1.453
Specific gravity	0.910-0.916
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum