Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Geranyl isovalerate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl-3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number	75
CAS number	109-20-6
FEMA number	2518
COE number	448
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	238.37
Chemical formula	C15H26O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid/rose odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	279°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.454-1.470
Specific gravity	0.878-0.899
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum