Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Neryl isovalerate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	1997 (Session 49)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	cis-3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-yl-2-methylbutanoate
JECFA number	76
CAS number	3915-83-1
FEMA number	2778
COE number	508
FLAVIS number
Molecular weight	238.38
Chemical formula	C15H26O2
Physical form/odour	colourless to pale yellow liquid/fruity, bergamot, clary sage, petitgrain odour
Solubility	insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	1 ml in 8 ml 80% alcohol
Boiling point (°C)	238°
Assay min %	99.0%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.4531-1.460
Specific gravity	0.889-0.893
Other requirements
ID Test	IR
Spectrum