Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E,Z)-3,7,11-Trimethyldodeca-2,6,10-trienyl acetate
Synonym(s)	Farnesyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol acetate
JECFA number	1831
CAS number	29548-30-9
FEMA number	4213
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.818
Molecular weight	264.41
Chemical formula	C17H28O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Rosy floral aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	165-166° (9 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99% (E-isomer 64 % and Z-isomer 35%)
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.476-1.479
Specific gravity	0.908-0.914
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum