Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Citronellyl acetate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2003 (Session 61) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-yl acetate |
JECFA number |
57 |
CAS number |
150-84-5 |
FEMA number |
2311 |
COE number |
202 |
FLAVIS number |
09.012 |
Molecular weight |
198.31 |
Chemical formula |
C11H22O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid/fruity odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 9 ml 70% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
229° |
Assay min % |
92% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
1 |
Refractive index |
1.440-1.450 |
Specific gravity |
0.883-0.893 |
Other requirements |
SC: citronellol |
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