Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Prenyl caproate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	Hexanoic acid 3-methyl-2-butenyl ester
JECFA number	1829
CAS number	76649-22-4
FEMA number	4204
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	184.27
Chemical formula	C11H20O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Mild green fruit aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	219-221° (25 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.434-1.440
Specific gravity	0.880-0.888
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum