Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Geranyl tiglate
Synonym(s)	Tiglic acid, geraniol ester
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methyl- (2E)-2-pentenoic acid ethyl ester
JECFA number	1822
CAS number	7785-33-3
FEMA number	4044
COE number	11829
FLAVIS number	09.383
Molecular weight	236.39
Chemical formula	C15H24O2
Physical form/odour	Very pale yellow liquid; Floral aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	271-272°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.477-1.484
Specific gravity	0.920-0.930 (20°)
Other requirements
ID Test	IR MS
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