Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Neryl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	2-cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate
JECFA number	55
CAS number	2142-94-1
FEMA number	2776
COE number	2060
FLAVIS number	09.212
Molecular weight	182.26
Chemical formula	C11H18O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid/sweet, herbaceous, green, rose odour
Solubility	insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	1ml in 10 ml 70% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	215-225°
Assay min %	90.0%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.456-1.458
Specific gravity	0.916-0.917 (15°)
Other requirements	SC: geraniol, nerol; Min assay includes formate esters of citronellol, geraniol and rhodinol
ID Test	IR
Spectrum