Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Citronellyl 2-methylbut-2-enoate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid (2E)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester
JECFA number	1823
CAS number	24717-85-9
FEMA number	4295
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.340
Molecular weight	238.37
Chemical formula	C15H26O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Winey rosy aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	143-145° (7 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.460-1.470
Specific gravity	0.901-0.911
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum