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Online Edition: "Specifications for Flavourings"

Flavouring Bornyl isovalerate (endo-)
Synonym(s) Bornyl iso-pentanoate;Bornyl iso-valerianate;Bornyl 3-methylbutanoate;Iso-Valeric acid, 2-bornyl ester
Latest JECFA evaluation 2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification Full
Chemical name 1,7,7-Trimethyl-bicyclo(2.2.1)hept-2-yl 3-methylbutanoate
JECFA number 1393
CAS number 76-50-6
FEMA number 2165
COE number
FLAVIS number 09.456
Molecular weight 238.37
Chemical formula C15H26O2
Physical form/odour Colourless liquid; Warm, herbaceous, slightly earthy-green aroma
Solubility Soluble in oils, Insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Boiling point (°C) 260°
Assay min % 97%
Acid value max 1
Refractive index 1.458-1.461
Specific gravity 0.944-0.947
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