Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Geranyl 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-2,6-octadien-1-yl formate |
JECFA number |
54 |
CAS number |
105-86-2 |
FEMA number |
2514 |
COE number |
343 |
FLAVIS number |
09.076 |
Molecular weight |
182.26 |
Chemical formula |
C11H18O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colorless to pale yellow liquid/fresh, leafy, rose-like odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in glycerol, propylene glycol, water |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 ml in 3 ml 80% alcohol |
Boiling point (°C) |
216° |
Assay min % |
85% (total esters) |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.457-1.466 |
Specific gravity |
0.906-0.920 |
Other requirements |
SC: geraniol, nerol |
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