Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-yl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2008 (Session 69) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-ol acetate |
JECFA number |
1838 |
CAS number |
19162-00-6 |
FEMA number |
4177 |
COE number |
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FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
170.25 |
Chemical formula |
C10H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Clear colourless liquid; Fruity aroma |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in non-polar solvents |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
183-184° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.420-1.429 |
Specific gravity |
0.893-0.903 |
Other requirements |
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ID Test |
HNMR IR |
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