Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	2,2-Dimethyl-5-(1-methylpropen-1-yl)tetrahydrofuran
Synonym(s)	Ocimen quintoxide
Latest JECFA evaluation	2004 (Session 63)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	2,2-Dimethyl-5-(1-methylprop-1-enyl)tetrahydrofuran
JECFA number	1452
CAS number	7416-35-5
FEMA number	3665
COE number
FLAVIS number	13.090
Molecular weight	154.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Citrus aroma
Solubility	Soluble in fats; Slightly soluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	65° (10 mm Hg)
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	2
Refractive index	1.446-1.451
Specific gravity	0.858-0.865
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum