Food safety and quality
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Flavouring |
Rhodinyl isobutyrate |
Synonym(s) |
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Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
Status of specification |
Full |
Information required |
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Chemical name |
3,7-Dimethyl-7-octen-1-yl-2-methyl propanoate |
JECFA number |
74 |
CAS number |
1338-23-8 |
FEMA number |
2983 |
COE number |
297 |
FLAVIS number |
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Molecular weight |
226.36 |
Chemical formula |
C14H26O2 |
Physical form/odour |
colourless to pale yellow oily liquid with a fruity, floral odour |
Solubility |
soluble in alcohol; insoluble in water |
Solubility in ethanol |
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Boiling point (°C) |
260° |
Assay min % |
95% (by ester determination) |
Acid value max |
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Refractive index |
1.448-1.453 |
Specific gravity |
0.881-0.891 (d20/4) |
Other requirements |
(equivalence factor for assay = 113.18) |
ID Test |
MS |
Spectrum |
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