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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
Methyl 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenoate |
| Synonym(s) |
Methyl citronellate |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2000 (Session 55) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
Methyl 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate |
| JECFA number |
354 |
| CAS number |
2270-60-2 |
| FEMA number |
3361 |
| COE number |
10781 |
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| Molecular weight |
184.28 |
| Chemical formula |
C11H20O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless liquid |
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| Solubility in ethanol |
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| Boiling point (°C) |
88° (20 mmHg) |
| Assay min % |
95% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.437-1.443 |
| Specific gravity |
0.897-0.907 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
IR, MS |
| Spectrum |
 
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