Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	Prenyl acetate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	3-Methyl-2-buten-1-ol acetate
JECFA number	1827
CAS number	1191-16-8
FEMA number	4202
COE number	11796
FLAVIS number	09.692
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Natural green apple banana aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	148-149°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.424-1.428
Specific gravity	0.911-0.922
Other requirements
ID Test	MS
Spectrum