Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Prenyl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol formate
JECFA number	1826
CAS number	68480-28-4
FEMA number	4205
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.694
Molecular weight	114.14
Chemical formula	C6H10O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity rum-like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	34-35° (15 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.410-1.415
Specific gravity	0.920-0.927
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum