Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	N-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl cyclopropylcarboxamide
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2007 (Session 68)
Status of specification	Full
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Chemical name	N-[(2E)-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienyl]-cyclopropanecarboxamide
JECFA number	1779
CAS number	744251-93-2
FEMA number	4267
COE number
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	221.34
Chemical formula	C14H23NO
Physical form/odour	Colourless to pale yellow solid; Cooked brown and roasted meaty aroma
Solubility	Sparingly soluble in water; very soluble in non-polar organic solvents
Solubility in ethanol	Sparingly soluble
Boiling point (°C)	NA
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	NA
Specific gravity	NA
Other requirements	mp = 53-57°
ID Test	HNMR IR
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