Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal
Synonym(s)	Farnesal;Farnesone
Latest JECFA evaluation	2003 (Session 61)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3,7,11-Trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienal
JECFA number	1228
CAS number	19317-11-4
FEMA number	4019
COE number
FLAVIS number	05.148
Molecular weight	220.36
Chemical formula	C15H24O
Physical form/odour	Clear yellow liquid; floral or minty aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; 50% soluble in heptane, triacetin
Solubility in ethanol	soluble
Boiling point (°C)	198-201° (8 mm Hg)
Assay min %	99% (mixture of 4 isomers)
Acid value max	3
Refractive index	1.494-1.504
Specific gravity	0.890-0.900
Other requirements
ID Test	HNMR IR MS
Spectrum