Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one propyleneglycol acetal |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2010 (Session 73) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
2,4-dimethyl-2-(4-methylpent-3-en-1-yl)-1,3-dioxolane |
JECFA number |
2075 |
CAS number |
68258-95-7 |
FEMA number |
4400 |
COE number |
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Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Colourless to slightly yellow liquid; Strong fatty, green citrus-like odour |
Solubility |
Practically insoluble or insoluble in water; soluble in fats and oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
Soluble |
Boiling point (°C) |
107-108° (30 mm Hg) |
Assay min % |
88% |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.439-1.446 |
Specific gravity |
0.905-0.911 (20°) |
Other requirements |
SC: 7-9% 6-Methyl-6-hepten-2-one propyleneglycol acetal |
ID Test |
MS |
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