Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Geranyl phenylacetate |
Synonym(s) |
Geranyl alpha-toluate |
Latest JECFA evaluation |
2002 (Session 59) |
Status of specification |
Full |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethylocta-2(trans),6-dienyl phenylacetate |
JECFA number |
1020 |
CAS number |
102-22-7 |
FEMA number |
2516 |
COE number |
231 |
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Molecular weight |
272.39 |
Chemical formula |
C18H24O2 |
Physical form/odour |
Yellow liquid; soft sweet honey-like herbaceous odour with floral undertones |
Solubility |
Insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
Solubility in ethanol |
1 mL in 4 mL 90% ethanol |
Boiling point (°C) |
307-308° |
Assay min % |
97% |
Acid value max |
3 |
Refractive index |
1.501-1.512 |
Specific gravity |
0.971-0.978 |
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