Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,6,10-Trimethyl-2,6,10-pentadecatrien-14-one
Synonym(s)	Farnesyl acetone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2002 (Session 59)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	6,10,14-Trimethylpentadeca-5,9,13-trien-2-one
JECFA number	1123
CAS number	762-29-8
FEMA number	3442
COE number	11206
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	262.44
Chemical formula	C18H30O
Physical form/odour	Colourless or pale straw-coloured oily liquid; intensely sweet, floral odour
Solubility	soluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Miscible at room temperature
Boiling point (°C)	147-148°
Assay min %	96%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.478-1.483
Specific gravity	0.885-0.895
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR
Spectrum