Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Geranyl valerate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl pentanoic acid
JECFA number	1821
CAS number	10402-47-8
FEMA number	4123
COE number	468
FLAVIS number	09.150
Molecular weight	238.37
Chemical formula	C15H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Fruity pineapple aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	290-291°
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.465-1.471
Specific gravity	0.887-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum