Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	6,6-Myrtenyl formate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(6,6-Dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)methyl formate
JECFA number	983
CAS number	72928-52-0
FEMA number	3405
COE number	10858
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	180.25
Chemical formula	C11H16O2
Physical form/odour	Almost colourless liquid; powerful woody pine note with an oily undertone of the linseed type
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents and oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	127-130° (40 mm Hg)
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.477-1.483
Specific gravity	1.004-1.010 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum