Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(+/-)-cis and trans-4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-yl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	4,8-Dimethyl-3,7-nonadien-2-ol acetate
JECFA number	1847
CAS number	91418-25-6
FEMA number	4103
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	210.31
Chemical formula	C13H22O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colourless liquid; Green spicy aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in most non-polar solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	75-83° (2 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.451-1.459
Specific gravity	0.890-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR
Spectrum