Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Geranyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2001 (Session 57)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl acetate
JECFA number	58
CAS number	105-87-3
FEMA number	2509
COE number	201
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	196.29
Chemical formula	C12H20O2
Physical form/odour	colourless liquid with a floral odour
Solubility	soluble in alcohol, most fixed oils; slightly soluble in propylene glycol; insoluble in glycerine, water
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 9 ml 70% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	240-245°
Assay min %	90% (by ester determination)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.458-1.464
Specific gravity	0.900-0.914
Other requirements	(equivalence factor for assay = 98.15)
ID Test	IR
Spectrum