Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Rhodinyl formate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-yl formate |
JECFA number |
56 |
CAS number |
141-09-3 |
FEMA number |
2984 |
COE number |
346 |
FLAVIS number |
09.079 |
Molecular weight |
184.28 |
Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to slightly yellow liquid/leafy, rose-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 2 ml 80% alcohol gives clear soln |
Boiling point (°C) |
220° |
Assay min % |
85% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
2 |
Refractive index |
1.453-1.458 |
Specific gravity |
0.901-0.908 |
Other requirements |
SC: rhodinol |
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