Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Geranyl 2-methylbutyrate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl 2-methylbutanoic acid
JECFA number	1820
CAS number	68705-63-5
FEMA number	4122
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.382
Molecular weight	238.37
Chemical formula	C15H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity rosy aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	312-313°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.439-1.443
Specific gravity	0.897-0.903
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum