Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Hydroxycitronellal diethyl acetal
Synonym(s)	1,1-Diethoxy-3,7-dimethyl-7-octanol
Latest JECFA evaluation	2000 (Session 55)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	8,8-Diethoxy-2,6-dimethyl-2-octanol
JECFA number	613
CAS number	7779-94-4
FEMA number	2584
COE number	44
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	246.39
Chemical formula	C14H30O3
Physical form/odour	colourless slightly oily liquid; delicate green floral taste
Solubility	insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oil
Solubility in ethanol
Boiling point (°C)	260°; 135° (3 mm Hg)
Assay min %	95%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.435-1.440
Specific gravity	0.902-0.908
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum