Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-Dihydrofarnesol
Synonym(s)	2,3-Dihydrofarnesol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7,11-Trimethyl-6,10-dodecadien-1-ol
JECFA number	1830
CAS number	51411-24-6
FEMA number	4031
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	224.39
Chemical formula	C15H28O
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow liquid; Floral, fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in DMSO and acetone
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	301-302°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.471-1.477
Specific gravity	0.867-0.873
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum